This is an occasion to once again affirm the great historical significance and stature of the Great Victory of Spring 1975 in the history of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people.

As General Secretary To Lam stated: "Times will pass, but the victory of our people in the resistance war against the US to save the country will forever be recorded in the history of the nation as a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism, a victory of justice, a victory of Vietnamese mettle, spirit and intelligence;

With ardent patriotism, the desire for independence, freedom and national unity, with the truth "Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese people are one", it is a milestone affirming that our entire Party, people and army have realized Uncle Ho's most earnest wishes and instructions, completing the cause of completely liberating the South, unifying the country, and bringing North and South together as one family".

The Central Steering Committee celebrates major holidays and important historical events of the country in the three years 2023 - 2025 and the City Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City would like to respectfully send our deep thanks to:

- Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front;

- Leaders of political parties, states, governments and people of fraternal countries and international organizations;

- Revolutionary elders, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, People's Armed Forces Heroes, Labor Heroes, generals, officers, soldiers, veterans, militia, guerrillas, youth volunteers, frontline workers, families of martyrs, wounded and sick soldiers, people with meritorious services to the country, generations of cadres and soldiers who have devoted and sacrificed for the cause of national liberation and reunification;

- Compatriots, soldiers nationwide and overseas Vietnamese;

- Central ministries, agencies, organizations and provinces and cities nationwide;

- Generals, officers, soldiers of the People's Army, People's Police, militia and self-defense forces, sectors and sectors participated in the parades;

- Parade of brotherly countries: China, Laos, Cambodia;

- Experts, scientists, artists, designers and program producers; businesses, sponsors, reporters, editors, technicians of domestic and international press and publishing agencies;

- Officers, soldiers of the armed forces, civil servants, public employees, workers of agencies, units, and socio-political organizations; union members, volunteers, children and teenagers;

- Especially the people of Ho Chi Minh City.

Participated in the Celebration activities and contributed very positively and effectively to the outstanding success of the activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, spreading meaningful messages to friends around the world and bringing deep emotions and pride to compatriots, cadres and soldiers across the country.

During the preparation and implementation of the ceremony, it is inevitable that there will be inconveniences, unintentional errors and omissions.

We respectfully ask for the forgiveness and sympathy of delegates, compatriots, comrades, and guests from near and far, especially the people in the central area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City.

The Party Committee, government and people of Ho Chi Minh City will definitely promote the pride and sacred spirit of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day to step firmly into a new era of development with the whole country.

Thank you very much.