Vietnam invites France to remember Dien Bien Phu defeat after 70 years

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France has for the first time been invited to commemorate the 1954 battle of Dien Bien Phu, which led to French troops' defeat in Vietnam and marked the country's last stand in colonial Indochina. Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu will represent France at commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of the battle next week.While French officials have previously visited memorials to the conflict, it will be the first time a minister has attended Vietnam's official remembrance ceremony."For the fi
 
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