magazine Tap Chi Quan Doi Nhan Dan (December 1984 issue) and of which the monthly magazine Vietnam Courier (No 4-1985) published some excerpts, General Le Due Anh, wrote : ‘I .*. the peoples of Vietnam, Laos and Kampuchea . . . must build ties of ape&l solidarity, strategic alliance and close combat coordi- nation according to a common strategic plan. . . . ‘Indochina ie a eiwle battlefield’. That is a strategic view point, a major lesson and a law gover- ning the existence and development of the three fraternal countries. . . .The resolution of the 5th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam points out: ‘The speria2 relation8hip among Vietnam, Lam and Kumpuchca ctmforme to the law governing the development of the revotution in the three countries. It hug u vital oignifioance for the destiny of the three nations.. .’ ‘I 27, That is the essence of the doctrine of the “I&china Federati-orP and of the so-called “~ietmzm-kzmpuchea-Laos specicsl friendehip and epecial 8Ok&k’ity”. Such a doctrine dates from the founding of the Vietnamese Commu- nist Party, in 1930,called at that time “Indochineee COmni8t Party”. Indeed, article 12 of Chapter Three of the Manifesto and Platform of the Vietnamese Workers’ Party (the name of the “Indochineee CorrPmAnist Party” from 1951 to 1976) issued on February 1951, read as follows : (22) “Cambudia lrouc again flrraa in U,S.” by Colin Campbmll in Thr NM York TLmel Of -._- -_--- 29 April 1905. /... I, .a. the people of V~etncm are witZing to enter into ._ _ kg ten oo-operat%on oith the peoples of Laos and Cambodia, tith a vim to bringing about an independent, free, strong and prosperous federation of the State8 cf Vdstnam, Laos and Cambodia. ” A/40/636 S/37464 English Paqc 13 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the strategic relationship and alliance between Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, with a focus on their collective development and independence. The quotes from General Le Due Anh and the Communist Party of Vietnam's manifesto suggest a strong emphasis on unity and cooperation between the three countries.

**Category**
International relations, Culture