The symposium commemorating the 120th birth anniversary of late PM Pham Van Dong, Quang Ngai, February 28, 2026. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Anh)

The event commemorated the 120th birth anniversary of the outstanding Vietnamese leader on March 1.

A distinguished student of Ho Chi Minh, Pham Van Dong made significant contributions to promoting Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality, and lifestyle, laying the foundation for Ho Chi Minh Studies in Vietnam. He was remembered as a loyal and modest communist leader who was close to the people and earned the respect of international friends.

Participants at the symposium highlighted his flexible application of Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic style, which harmoniously combined national interests with universal values. He consistently advocated comprehensive renewal with people at the center and viewed culture as both a goal and a driving force of development - perspectives reflecting his strategic vision and profound intellect.

Born on March 1, 1906, in Duc Tan Commune (now Mo Duc Commune) in Quang Ngai Province, Pham Van Dong joined the revolution in 1925. Over a 94-year lifespan (1906-2000), he devoted 75 continuous years to revolutionary service, including 35 years as a member of the Politburo, 32 years as Prime Minister, and 10 years as an advisor to the Party Central Committee, dedicating his life and intellect to the nation and the people.