A photo of President Ho Chi Minh is featured in the article (Photo: The Nguyen/ VOV)

In his article, scholar Adel Abdel Samed stressed the historical role of President Ho Chi Minh who had visited Egypt three times and laid foundation for the flourishing traditional friendship between the two countries. The article also quoted Egyptian diplomats and scholars who expressed their admiration for the great leader. The author hailed the achievements of the two countries' cooperation in recent years, emphasizing Vietnam’s important strategic position in Indochina.