President of the World Peace Council (WPC) Pallab Sengupta and  Vice President of the Việt Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Nguyễn Ngọc Hùng. VNA/VNS Photo

 HÀ NỘI – The indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people in their struggle for national independence inspired peace-loving people around the world, including Indians, said visiting President of the World Peace Council (WPC) Pallab Sengupta, who is also General Secretary of the All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO).

At a meeting with Vice President of the Việt Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Nguyễn Ngọc Hùng in Hà Nội on May 8, Sengupta said he was impressed by activities celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory (May 7, 1954) in Việt Nam.  

He also congratulated the Southeast Asian nation on its strong and impressive development, and expressed his delight at the great achievements in cooperation between Việt Nam and India.

For his part, Hùng thanked Sengupta for his sentiments and support to Việt Nam during the country’s past struggle for national independence, as well as its present cause of national construction and defence.

Emphasising the significance of people-to-people diplomacy, he called on Sengupta and WPC members to continue their support to VUFO in activities aiming to promote peace and friendship.

The two sides exchanged views on specific cooperation activities in the time ahead, especially 2025 when Việt Nam is scheduled to organise many important events, including the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification. VNS