Hanoi, June 19 -- Vietnam and Palestine on June 19 held a ceremony to posthumously award the Grand Collar Medal of the State of Palestine to General Vo Nguyen Giap, recognising his enduring contributions to national liberation movements and his steadfast support for the Palestinian cause.

Addressing the ceremony, Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama said the prestigious decoration pays tribute to General Giap's historic stature and remarkable revolutionary legacy, describing him as a close friend of the Palestinian people.

According to the ambassador, the award honours the General's contributions to the struggle for independence and freedom of oppressed nations, as well as his unwavering support for the legitimate aspirations ...