Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh attends a scientific seminar on comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh in Nghe An

On the morning of July 15, in Vinh City, Nghe An, the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, the Central Propaganda Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee jointly organized a scientific seminar: "Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh - A typical senior leader of the Party and the Vietnamese revolution".

Comrades: Pham Binh Minh - Member of the Politburo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Nguyen Xuan Thang - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council; Thai Thanh Quy - Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee; Le Van Loi - Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics co-chaired the Workshop.Photo: Thanh Duy

Attending the workshop were representatives of leaders of central departments, ministries, branches, Nghe An Provincial Party Committee; representatives of relatives of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh, along with many delegates and scientists from many different fields at the central and local levels.

Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh (birth name Nguyen Dinh Bien), born on July 15, 1910 in Co Dan village, Dang Xa commune, now Phuc Tho commune, Nghi Loc district, Nghe An province.

Born and raised in a traditional countryside, witnessing the hardship of people who lost their country, comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh was soon enlightened with revolutionary ideals and joined the patriotic movement, becoming a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam, an excellent student, close to President Ho Chi Minh, a senior leader of our Party and State.

Leaders of the Party, State and Nghe An province chaired the workshop. Photo: Thanh Duy

During his work, the Party and State trusted him with many important tasks: Standing Committee of the Central Region Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Central Region Administration, Secretary of the Inter-Zone V Party Committee, Chairman of the Central Region Resistance Committee, Chief of the Party Central Office, Chairman of the State Planning Committee, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In any position, Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh clearly demonstrated the role, qualities and mettle of a staunch communist soldier, a leader with vision and broad thinking. He made many important contributions to the revolutionary cause of our Party and people, especially on the diplomatic front.

Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee delivered a welcome speech at the Workshop. Photo: Thanh Duy

In his welcoming speech at the Workshop, on behalf of the Party Committee and people of Nghe An province, comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee expressed his sincere thanks to the leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Central Propaganda Department for their attention and direction in organizing this extremely meaningful activity.

We would like to sincerely thank the scientists and delegates who have devoted their love, enthusiasm, and time to researching and collecting documents and materials about comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh to contribute to the Conference.

The Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee affirmed: Through the workshop, it will contribute to enriching and deepening the life, honoring the contributions of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh to the revolutionary cause of the Party and our people; better understanding and pride in the historical and cultural traditions of Nghe An land and people.

Besides, the documents of the Workshop will be extremely valuable historical data of the Party, the State and Nghe An province to serve the work of studying, researching, propagating and educating patriotism, national pride and self-respect for generations, especially the young generation today and tomorrow.

Comrade Pham Binh Minh - Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs delivered the opening speech at the Workshop. Photo: Thanh Duy

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh reviewed the life and revolutionary career of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh, especially his contributions to the country's diplomatic sector.

“He was also the Vietnamese Foreign Minister with the longest tenure, 15 years (1965 - 1980), spanning a turbulent period, with major turning points for the country, leaving many profound impressions on the diplomatic sector,” Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh affirmed. “In the field of foreign affairs, we are extremely proud to remember and follow the example of Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh, an outstanding “industry commander” on the diplomatic front.”

Leaders of the Party, State and Nghe An province visit the exhibition about comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh. Photo: Thanh Duy

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh emphasized: The country's socio-economic development and international integration in recent years have achieved great and proud achievements. However, in the context of the current world and regional situation, along with the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is even more necessary to deeply understand the need to proactively study and flexibly apply previous lessons to the current situation, turning challenges into opportunities.

In particular, the rich revolutionary life of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh needs to continue to be researched and discussed; from there, lessons can be drawn on thinking and style for the leadership, direction and administration of the Party and State today.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council delivered the opening speech at the Workshop. Photo: Thanh Duy

In his opening speech at the workshop, comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, suggested that the workshop focus on clarifying the main contents including: Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh - a loyal and brave communist soldier; an outstanding leader of the Party and State of Vietnam; a model of exemplary and pure revolutionary morality; an outstanding son of Nghe An homeland.

The Organizing Committee of the Workshop received 42 presentations from Party and State leaders, representatives of central agencies, ministries, branches, mass organizations, Nghe An province and many scientists.

At the conference, delegates presented papers such as "Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh with the Party Committee and people of Nghe An"; "Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh in the diplomatic struggle at the Paris Conference on Vietnam"; "Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh - an excellent student of President Ho Chi Minh"; "Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh with his homeland Nghi Loc"; "Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh with the Nghe Tinh Soviet movement";...

Party and State leaders talked with representatives of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh's family and clan. Photo: Thanh Duy

Comrade Pham Binh Minh - Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs presented the book: "Portraits of five late Foreign Ministers" to Mr. Nguyen Duy To - son of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh. Photo: Thanh Duy

Comrade Pham Binh Minh - Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs presented the book: "Vietnam's Diplomacy 2001 - 2015" to Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee. Photo: Thanh Duy

In his closing speech at the Workshop, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, assessed that the papers submitted to the Workshop comprehensively reflected on all fields related to the life, career, working position, contributions and dedication of Comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh.

After the workshop, Party Central Committee Secretary Nguyen Xuan Thang said: The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics will edit and standardize the workshop's proceedings to ensure quality, serving as a document serving propaganda, education, learning and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style, including the example of ideology, morality and style of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh, a student of Uncle Ho.

The workshop is a practical activity to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the birth of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh (July 15, 1910 - July 15, 2020), to review his vibrant and rich revolutionary life, and honor the great contributions of comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh to the Party and the Vietnamese revolution.

This is also an opportunity for our cadres, party members and people to express their deep gratitude to comrade Nguyen Duy Trinh - a typical and talented senior leader of the Party and nation./.