Saadi Salama, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Vietnam, stated that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's posthumous award of the order to General Vo Nguyen Giap recognizes his historical stature, glorious revolutionary career, and significant contributions to national liberation movements globally.

The order expresses gratitude for General Vo Nguyen Giap's contributions to the struggle for independence and freedom of oppressed nations. It also demonstrates appreciation for his principled stance and unwavering support for the just struggle of the Palestinian people for self-determination, freedom, and the goal of establishing an independent State of Palestine.

Vo Hong Nam (son) received the State Order of Palestine on behalf of General Vo Nguyen Giap. *Photo: Duc Anh*

Ambassador Saadi Salama emphasized that General Vo Nguyen Giap was a prominent figure whose influence extended beyond Vietnam's borders. He became a symbol in the collective memory of peoples struggling for independence, freedom, and human dignity.

Vo Hong Nam, the general's son, received the State Order of Palestine.

Speaking at the ceremony, General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, respectfully thanked the State and President of Palestine. He affirmed Vietnam's consistent view of always supporting the just struggle of the Palestinian people and the two-state solution. Vietnam expressed its desire for the relations between the two countries to continue developing strongly for the benefit of both peoples, contributing positively to peace and cooperation in the region and worldwide.

General Vo Nguyen Giap (25/8/1911-4/10/2013), a native of Quang Tri, was the first general of the Vietnam People's Army at the age of 37. He served as a Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense, and Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnam People's Army.