Ho Chi Minh established diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Soviet Union during the resistance war against French colonialism (1945-1954)

Abstract

During the resistance war against French colonialism (1945-1954), President Ho Chi Minh proactively established relations with the Soviet Union and had many activities to promote the development of friendly relations between the two countries. The Soviet Union’s recognition of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1950 was a turning point that helped Vietnam break its isolation, receive aid and affirm Vietnam’s position in the international arena. During the resistance war against French colonialism, President Ho Chi Minh visited the Soviet Union three times in February 1950, October 1952, and April 1954, laying a solid foundation and promoting the unceasing development of the  cooperative relationship between the two countries, representing the combination of independence, autonomy and the spirit of international solidarity of Vietnam’s revolutionary diplomacy.