PANO - Leaders of the Party and State paid homage to late President Ho Chi Mịnh at his mausoleum on the morning of January 20th, on the occasion of the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

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Attending the event were Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Truong Tan Sang, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo members, and high-ranking officials taking part in the 12th National Party Congress.

At the event, the leaders expressed their deep gratitude to the late President’s great contribution to the Party’s revolutionary cause and the national freedom and independence.

Later, they laid wreaths at the nearby monument to commemorate the heroic martyrs who sacrificed themselves for national liberation.

As planned, the 12th National Party Congress will officially take place from January 20th to 28th. The congress's preparatory session will be held on the first day.

Translated by Trung Thanh