Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong speaks at the ceremony on September 6 (Photo: VNA)
Mexico City (VNA) – The73rd National Day of Vietnam continued to be celebrated with ceremonies held bythe Vietnamese embassies in Mexico and Argentina on September 6.
The event in Mexico City saw the presence ofmore than 300 guests, including local officials, representatives of diplomaticcorps and Vietnamese people in the American nation.
In his speech, Ambassador Nguyen Hoai Duongreviewed the milestones of Vietnam over the past 73 years since President HoChi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi,establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic ofVietnam, on September 2, 1945.
Over the last seven decades, the country hasweathered numerous challenges in the two resistance wars for nationalindependence and unification and obtained considerable achievements insocio-economic development, turning Vietnam from a low-income country into oneof the most dynamic economies in the world.
Vietnam has also been an active and responsiblemember of the international community. Its role and position in the region andthe world have continually been improved, he noted.
The diplomat said since their diplomatic ties wereset up on May 19, 1975, the cooperation and friendship between Vietnam andMexico have been increasingly reinforced in all spheres.
He expressed his belief that once coming intoforce, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership(CPTPP) will help create a favourable environment for enhancing the twocountries’ economic, trade and investment partnerships.
On behalf of the participants, the DirectorGeneral for Asia-Pacific at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alfonso deMaria y Campos, voiced his belief that the sound friendship and cooperationbetween Vietnam and Mexico will develop more strongly for the sake of the twonations and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in theirrespective regions and the world.
He also said bilateral economic and trade linkswill be lifted to a new height via the CPTPP.
Meanwhile, the celebration hosted by theVietnamese Embassy in Buenos Aires was attended by Argentinian Deputy ForeignMinister Daniel Raimondi, many local officials, and representatives ofsocio-political organisations, diplomatic corps and the Vietnamese community inthe country. –VNA
Leaders of foreign countries sent congratulatory messages to Vietnamese Party, State and Government leaders on the country’s 73rd National Day (September 2).
The Vietnamese community in Macau (China) held a meeting to celebrate Vietnam’s 73rd National Day on September 2, with the participation of Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Tran Thanh Huan, officials of Vietnamese representative agencies in Hong Kong and local authorities.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand hosted a gathering in the northeastern Thai province of Udon Thani on September 2 to celebrate Vietnam’s 73rd National Day.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong speaks at the ceremony on September 6 (Photo: VNA) 
