Hanoi: South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa laid a wreath and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum in Hanoi on October 23 afternoon as part of his ongoing state visit to Vietnam. President Ramaphosa also laid a wreath at the monument to heroic martyrs on Bac Son street.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the visit to these significant sites underscores the importance of the relationship between South Africa and Vietnam. The act of laying wreaths is seen as a gesture of respect and remembrance for Vietnam’s historical figures and those who have sacrificed for the country. President Ramaphosa’s tribute to President Ho Chi Minh is a reflection of the enduring ties and mutual respect between the two nations.