language in Cuba to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of diplomatic
ties between Cuba and Vietnam .
The book entitled “Memories of Uncle Ho”, written by Senior
Lieutenant-General Phung The Tai, was published by the Jose Marti
Publishing House.
Speaking at the ceremony to present the book,
in Havana on September 7, Cuban reporter Marta Roja highlighted the
milestones in President Ho’s life and work.
Roja, the last
foreign reporter to interview President Ho before he passed away, said
that President Ho was a pioneer during the struggle for freedom by
colonised countries in Asia and Africa and the founder of the
Vietnamese Democratic Republic, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
He was well-known for his statement “Nothing is more precious than
independence and freedom”. He was the person who led the revolution to
liberate the Vietnamese people and ensured their victory over foreign
aggressors.
The 2,000 copies of the book that the Jose Marti
Publishing House have printed will help young Latin American people,
particularly avid Cuban readers to better understand President Ho Chi
Minh./.
