Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs - Journey of 'Drinking water, remember its source' in Quang Tri

From July 4 to 6, 2025, the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City (Ho Chi Minh City) organized a trip to the source with more than 30 civil servants and Party members in Cam Lo, Quang Tri, led by comrade Pham Dut Diem, Acting Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs organized a trip to Cam Lo, Quang Tri (July 4, 2025).

Joining the delegation were Ambassador Le Quoc Hung, former Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Trinh Quang Phu, Director of the Institute for Oriental Development Studies; and representatives from the Party Committee Office, mass organizations, and the Youth Union of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

Acting Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs, Pham Dut Diem, examines documents at the historical site of the former Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam.

During this meaningful trip, the delegation visited the former headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam, a historically and diplomatically significant site. From this location, numerous international delegations visited and established diplomatic relations, demonstrating the recognition and support of friends from around the world for the just struggle of the Vietnamese people. The site serves as vivid evidence of the active diplomatic role of the South Vietnamese revolution, contributing to its strength and influence at international negotiations, particularly in the process of national reunification.

The delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs lit incense sticks to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the nation.

The delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs lit incense sticks to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the nation.

Continuing their journey to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, the delegation visited the Highway 9 Cemetery, the Truong Son Cemetery, and the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, respectfully bowing before the graves of tens of thousands of patriotic soldiers. Amidst the solemn and sacred atmosphere, each row of tombstones, each tranquil patch of forest, and each ancient brick stained with the colors of time recounts heroic yet tragic stories. The profound and sacred emotions prompted each member of the delegation not only to remember but also to deeply reflect on the value of peace today.

At Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, the delegation collaborated with the Oriental Development Research Institute to distribute 100 gift packages to impoverished households in the area.

At Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, the delegation, in coordination with the Oriental Development Research Institute, distributed 100 gifts to impoverished households. In addition, in keeping with the spirit of gratitude in July – the month of remembrance and gratitude – the Department of Foreign Affairs presented a house of compassion to Ms. Nguyen Thi Gat in Lam Lang 3 Hamlet, Hieu Giang Commune, Quang Tri Province, along with 20 meaningful gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers in Quang Tri Province. This practical action demonstrates profound gratitude for the immense sacrifices of previous generations and spreads the spirit of compassion and the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source" among all officials and employees of the Department.

The Department of Foreign Affairs visited and presented a house of compassion to Mrs. Nguyen Thi Gat in Lam Lang 3 Hamlet, Hieu Giang Commune, Quang Tri Province.

The "Back to the Roots" trip to Cam Lo, Quang Tri, is an activity with profound political, ideological, and diplomatic significance, contributing to fostering patriotism, a sense of responsibility, and professional pride among the younger generation of the Foreign Affairs sector. Through paying tribute to the heroic martyrs and learning about the historical milestones of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam, officials and staff of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs are deeply reminded of the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source" and educated on the role of diplomacy in the struggle for national independence. The trip is part of a series of activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese Foreign Affairs sector (August 28, 1945 – August 28, 2025) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs. Ho Chi Minh City (1975 – 2025) is an opportunity to look back on the journey so far and reaffirm the mission of continuing the glorious tradition of the industry in the period of national integration and development.

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