On the afternoon of May 24, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam, Chairman of the Vietnam-Morocco Friendship and Cooperation Association, and members of the Vietnam-Morocco Friendship and Cooperation Association visited and worked with the People's Committee of Ba Vi district (Hanoi) to discuss plans to preserve and restore the Morocco Gate in the district.

In the early 20th century, many Moroccan youths were forced to join expeditionary forces to invade and suppress the independence movements of the Vietnamese people. However, they turned to support and fight alongside the Vietnamese people to repel the invaders.

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Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam and his delegation visited Morocco Gate.

After the Dien Bien Phu Victory, responding to President Ho Chi Minh's call, 300 Moroccan men and 100 Vietnamese workers went to Ba Vi mountain to reclaim land and open a farm. Here, they built the Morocco Gate as a symbolic work of their love for Vietnam, expressing their desire to consider Vietnam as their homeland.

This gate is currently located on the land of Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh's family - a former employee of the Vietnam - Africa farm. At the end of 1992, Mr. Thanh's family was divided land, and the Morocco Gate project is located on this divided land.

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Morocco Gate is currently located in a resident's garden.
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The stele records the story of humanity and friendship between the two peoples.

At the meeting, Deputy Minister Phan Tam provided preliminary information about the relationship between Vietnam and Morocco, especially in economic cooperation and people-to-people exchange.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that the Morocco Gate is a symbol of the relationship between the two countries, not only having historical value but also demonstrating international solidarity between Vietnam and Morocco in particular and with African countries in general.

Six years ago, the Gate was renovated by Hanoi City and the Embassy, ​​but over time the structure gradually deteriorated and became deserted. The Deputy Minister suggested that in addition to renovation, it is also necessary to exploit and promote the historical value so that the Morocco Gate can become a cultural destination for visiting and learning.

Regarding the restoration of Morocco Gate, Chairman of Ba Vi District People's Committee Do Manh Hung proposed socialization to have funding sources. The gate is currently located on land belonging to a privatized farm, not managed by the district. Therefore, the district wants to transfer this area to the district and commune for state management, from here it will be more convenient to repair and protect, so that Morocco Gate becomes a relic site.

Deputy Minister Phan Tam visited Mr. Nghiem Huu Phuc - the former officer in charge of livestock at the Vietnam - Africa Farm (left photo) and visited the family who is looking after the Morocco Gate.
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Deputy Minister Phan Tam and Chairman of Ba Vi District People's Committee discussed the plan to repair Morocco Gate.

The locality hopes that experts and specialists will get involved, collect information, record and form a profile to submit to the competent authority to decide to recognize the Morocco Gate as a relic.

Agreeing with the proposed opinions, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam said that it is necessary to mobilize existing social resources to repair the Gate. The Deputy Minister suggested that Ba Vi district soon prepare a dossier to submit to Hanoi City and relevant agencies for recognition as a relic. The Vietnam-Morocco Friendship and Cooperation Association will support the district in the dossier preparation process. Once the relic is recognized, the allocation of resources for repair will be more convenient.