The place marking the first ceremony of presenting credentials of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

The first letter of credence presentation ceremony at Doi Giang relic site, Tien Hoi commune, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province on September 1, 1954 was one of the important milestones, marking the first step in the diplomatic relations of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The first ceremony of presenting the Letter of Credence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (September 1, 1954) was held at Doi Giang Relic Site, Tien Hoi Commune, Dai Tu District, Thai Nguyen Province. (Source: Dai Tu District Electronic Information Page)

On September 1, 1954, at the Doi Giang Relic Site, Tien Hoi Commune, President Ho Chi Minh received the Letter of Credentials presented by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China La Quy Ba. This was the first Letter of Credentials presentation ceremony since the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was founded on September 2, 1945.

This event took place just a few months after the Geneva Agreement was signed, ending the nation's heroic resistance war against French colonialism and opening the door for Vietnam to participate deeply in the international integration process.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Dy Nien recalled: "This was a special Credentials Presentation Ceremony because at that time we did not have beautiful villas or grand houses to hold it. President Ho decided to hold a very solemn Credentials Presentation Ceremony at the Dai Tu Liberated Zone, on a very beautiful sim hill in Thang Loi hamlet, Tien Hoi commune."

The presentation of credentials at Doi Giang was one of the first milestones of Vietnam's diplomacy, marking a historic step forward in the long-standing relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam), strongly encouraging the resistance of the Vietnamese people, creating favorable conditions for the development of relations between the two countries in all aspects.

On September 1, 1954, President Ho Chi Minh received the Letter of Credence presented by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China La Quy Ba. (Source: Dai Tu District Electronic Information Page)

Today, Doi Giang relic site has become an important historical destination of Thai Nguyen province. Not only marking a major diplomatic event, this place also bears a strong revolutionary culture, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and national intelligence during the resistance period.

Thai Nguyen province has been making efforts to preserve and promote the value of the relic site. Commemorative activities, document exhibitions and reenactments of the Letter of Credentials Presentation Ceremony are regularly held, contributing to educating the younger generation about Vietnam’s diplomatic history, as well as inspiring the continuation of those values ​​in the context of global integration.

Thai Nguyen province has been making efforts to preserve and promote the value of the relic site. (Source: Dai Tu district electronic information page)

The presentation of credentials at the Doi Giang Relic Site reminds us of an important diplomatic lesson: Flexibility in foreign policy always goes hand in hand with the spirit of maintaining independence and autonomy. The diplomatic spirit from Doi Giang not only has historical significance but also serves as a compass for the country's new steps forward.

Doi Giang relic site, Tien Hoi commune, Thai Nguyen is both a place marking important events in the country's diplomacy and a symbol of Vietnam's aspiration for peace and sovereignty.

Honored to be born and raised on the land that witnessed many important changes in the flow of national history, the people of Tien Hoi always remind themselves not to forget the role of origin in the nation's diplomatic and foreign policy, and not to forget the task of preserving and honoring the historical value of the Doi Giang Relic Site, where President Ho Chi Minh determined the direction and foreign policy for the nation.

In 2011, Doi Giang Relic Site was recognized as a provincial relic by the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province, and in 2017, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to rank it as a national historical relic.

Doi Giang relic site was ranked as a national historical relic in 2017. (Source: Dai Tu district electronic information page)

In the nearly 80 years since its founding, Vietnam has been affirming its role in the international arena, actively participating in multilateral organizations and promoting bilateral relations with many countries, including important strategic partners. Vietnam continues to spread the message of peace, cooperation and sustainable development, while enhancing its position as a responsible country in the international community.

Today's generation is even more proud and determined to inherit Ho Chi Minh's diplomatic spirit, taking the country further on the path of integration and development.

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