Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse join Algerian leaders at the inauguration ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh Memorial in Algiers. (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV)

Ho Chi Minh Boulevard stretches 3 km along the most scenic east-west axis of Algiers, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Its starting point marks the location where in November 1954, following Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu Victory, Algerian revolutionary fighters fired the first shots to launch an eight-year armed struggle for national independence. The boulevard symbolizes the strong bond between the Algerian people and President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese people.

At the inauguration ceremony, PM Chinh said Vietnam-Algeria relations have a strong historical foundation and a bright future, noting that during his visit, the two sides agreed to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership, marking a key milestone in their brotherly and friendly relations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse join Algerian leaders at the inauguration ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh Memorial in Algiers. (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV)

The Vietnamese leader highlighted the two countries’ history of mutual support in their struggles for independence and sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He affirmed that they will continue to stand together for a future of greater prosperity, happiness, and national strength.

PM Chinh called on the people of both nations to inspire future generations to strengthen ties, and thanked the Algerian government and people, particularly those in Algiers and along Ho Chi Minh Boulevard, for their deep affection for President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam.

He expressed his hope that Algerians and Vietnamese will keep the Ho Chi Minh memorial grounds well-maintained, ensuring it remains a lasting symbol of friendship and a destination for visitors from Vietnam, Algeria, and around the world.