The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia on September 2 held a meeting in Moscow to mark the 75th anniversary of National Day, and offered incense to President Ho Chi Minh.
An overview of the ceremony in Argentina to markthe 75th anniversary of National Day (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Russiaon September 2 held a meeting in Moscow to mark the 75th anniversaryof National Day, and offered incense to President Ho Chi Minh.
Addressing the event, Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh affirmed thatthe success of Vietnam’s “Doi Moi” (renewal) cause since 1986 has helped ensurepolitical stability in Vietnam and lift it from a under-developed country to amiddle-income developing one with increasing foreign investment andstrengthened capacity in science, defence and security.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam has still recordedpositive economic growth, he noted.
Participants at the event highlighted Vietnam’s achievementsin various fields. Vietnam is among the top 20 countries in the world inmilitary capacity, population and Internet users. The country has maintainedpartnership with 220 foreign markets, while becoming the leading riceexporterand among the 25 biggest import-export countries globally.
The same day, the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina held aceremony to mark the special occasion. Ambassador Dang Xuan Dung said thatVietnam’s efforts in fighting COVID-19 have been lauded by the internationalcommunity.
He said that Vietnam and Argentina are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive partnership, with fruitful cooperation inall fields.
The ambassador affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to working withArgentina to promote the bilateral relationship for the benefit of both countries’people.
In a message sent to the event, Argentinean Deputy ForeignMinister Pablo Tettamanti extended greetings to Vietnam on the National Day,highlighting that the year of 2020 witnesses Vietnam’s outstandingcontributions in the world arena, especially in the role of ASEAN Chair andnon-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
He vowed that the Argentinean Government will continue tocoordinate with Vietnam to promote the cooperation between the two regions andcope with challenges in the multilateral system.
Meanwhile in Cambodia, the Vietnamese General Consulate inBattambang received a number of delegations who came to congratulate Vietnam onits 75th National Day, including those from Battambang and Banteay Meancheyprovinces.
The Vietnamese community in the province led by ConsulGeneral Le Tuan Khanh also offered incense to heroic martyrs at theCambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument in Battambang./.
Overseas Vietnamese in Thailand’s Udon Thani province on September 2 held a ceremony to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day and an incense offering ceremony to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh relic site in Nong On hamlet in Chiang Phin commune.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela laid flowers at President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Simon Bolivar Boulevard and the Monument and tomb of national hero Simon Bolivar in Caracas on September 1 on the occasion of Vietnam's 75th National Day (September 2).
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 23,203 VND per USD on September 1, up 8 VND from the day before the National Day (September 2) holiday.
Leaders of Cambodia, India, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), the US, France, Italy, Canada and Australia have extended their congratulations to the Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country’s National Day (September 2, 1945-2020).
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
An overview of the ceremony in Argentina to markthe 75th anniversary of National Day (Photo: VNA) 
