Dr. Pateman assessed President Ho Chi Minh as an outstanding revolutionary, communist soldier, patriot and freedom fighter. He devoted his whole life to the cause of national liberation and prosperity of Vietnam. President Ho Chi Minh's ideology of national independence, foreign policy and international cooperation inspired progressive movements around the world .
In African countries, France, England, Thailand and many other countries that Ho Chi Minh visited, people continue to honor his legacy and contributions to Vietnam's diplomatic relations.
Regarding Vietnam's application of Ho Chi Minh's diplomacy in international relations, Dr. Paterman assessed that Vietnam has consistently applied President Ho Chi Minh's flexible and adaptive foreign policy. He emphasized that in both theory and practice, Ho Chi Minh always promoted the principles of equality, peace , cooperation, independence, autonomy and flexibility in all international activities. Vietnam's bamboo diplomacy is encapsulated in this principle through the metaphor of a bamboo tree: strong roots, strong trunk and soft branches. Strong roots are core guiding principles such as national interests, independence and autonomy in foreign relations.
These principles are deeply rooted in President Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic thinking and form the foundation for Vietnam’s foreign policy. The durable trunk represents Vietnam’s resilience in implementing its foreign policy despite the challenges and difficulties it faces. This reaffirms President Ho Chi Minh’s view that Vietnam is a friend to all countries, a country that needs to build strong relationships to withstand storms. The soft branches represent Vietnam’s ability to be steadfast in its principles while remaining flexible in strategy as taught by him.
Assessing Vietnam today in the Ho Chi Minh era (Vietnam after gaining national independence and applying the policies and instructions left by President Ho Chi Minh), Dr. Joe Pateman said that since gaining national independence, Vietnam has continued to creatively apply Ho Chi Minh's thoughts in the practical conditions of the country and has achieved outstanding achievements in the construction of a socialist society and foreign policy.
Under the guidance of Ho Chi Minh Thought, the Communist Party of Vietnam has built a modern and strong socialist society, bringing prosperity and happiness to the people. The application of Ho Chi Minh Thought in foreign policy has helped Vietnam become a sovereign nation with close ties to the international community. Dr. Pateman emphasized that Vietnam's achievements at home and abroad all stem from the immortal legacy of President Ho Chi Minh.
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