Leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day
Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly (NA) and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on August 31, on the occasion of the 78th National Day (September 2, 1945-2023).
Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly and Vietnam Fatherland Front pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State,Government, National Assembly (NA) and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) paidtribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on August 31, on the occasionof the 78th National Day (September 2, 1945-2023).
Prominent among them were State President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister PhamMinh Chinh, and NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
On September 2, 78 years ago, at Ba Dinh Square, PresidentHo Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to theDemocratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The delegation offers incense and pays tribute to fallen soldiers at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs on Bac Son street (Photo: VNA)
Later, the delegation offered incense and paid tribute tofallen soldiers at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs on Bac Son street nearthe mausoleum.
In the morning the same day, delegations from the CentralMilitary Commission - the Ministry of National Defence, the Central PublicSecurity Party Committee - the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and themunicipal Party Committee, People’s Council and People’s Committee of Hanoialso laid wreaths in tribute to the late leader and fallen combatants.
Ho Chi Minh City leaders offer incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh (Photo: VNA)
In Ho Chi Minh City, a delegation of the municipal PartyCommittee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, the city branch of the VFF ledby Politburo member, and Secretary of the Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen paidhomage to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang at the city branchof the Ho Chi Minh Museum in District 4./.
A special art programme was held by the Dai bieu nhan dan (People’s Deputies) newspaper in Hanoi on August 29 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
On the morning of September 2, 1945, in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam). Over the past 78 years, Vietnam has overcome various difficulties to post many proud achievements in fields.
The Vietnamese embassies in Thailand and Cambodia on August 30 held separate ceremonies to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2).
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly and Vietnam Fatherland Front pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum (Photo: VNA) 
The delegation offers incense and pays tribute to fallen soldiers at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs on Bac Son street (Photo: VNA) 
Ho Chi Minh City leaders offer incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh (Photo: VNA) 
