Ho Chi Minh's ideological values on independence and autonomy associated with international cooperation and solidarity in the new era

Abstract

Throughout his revolutionary career, Ho Chi Minh always clearly affirmed the spirit of independence and self-reliance of the country: “If you want others to help you, you must first help yourself” (1) and placed the Vietnamese revolution in the general flow of the world revolutionary movement. He determined that independence and self-reliance are immutable principles, a consistent policy, while at the same time, combining the strength of internal resources with that of external resources to form overall strength in order to achieve the goal of independence for the Fatherland, freedom and happiness for the people, and best protect national interests in all circumstances and at all times.