CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the ceremony (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A grand ceremony was held in Hanoi on November 5 to celebratethe 100th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution (November 7).
The event saw the attendance of General Secretary of the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong, former CPV General Secretary Nong Duc Manh,President Tran Dai Quang, former President Truong Tan Sang, Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and formerNA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, among others.
Inhis speech delivered at the ceremony, CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trongstressed the significance of the revolution, which, he said, has opened up anew period in the humankind’s history.
Allvictories of the Vietnamese revolution have been linked with impacts of the RussianOctober Revolution as well as the wholehearted support and assistance of the peopleof the former Soviet Union, he said.
Vietnam’sgreat achievements over the past 30 years of reform were the results of thecreative application of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought, the Partyleader stressed, describing such attainments as evidence of the vitality ofsocialism in Vietnam.
Hecalled for more efforts to build a strong and pure Party, along with improvingthe growth quality, protecting national independence, sovereignty, unificationand territorial integrity, expanding foreign relations, and taking care ofpeople’s material and spiritual lives.
TheParty chief expressed his firm belief that with the spirit of the RussianOctober Revolution and Vietnam’s August Revolution, the people’s confidence inthe CPV and joint endeavours, Vietnam will become a strong country with wealthypeople, democracy, equality and civilisation.
Also on November 5, a high-ranking delegation of the CPV Central Committee, NationalAssembly, President, Government, Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee andHanoi laid wreaths in tribute to V.I. Lenin at his statute in the capital city./.
President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the significance of Russia’s October Revolution, calling it an invaluable asset that illuminated the path for the Vietnamese Revolution.
Russia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov has highlighted Russia’s October Revolution as the most important event in the 20th century, strongly impacting the world.
The Vietnam-Russia relationship has been thriving thanks to joint efforts made by leaders and people of both countries, Hoang Minh Nhan, President of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City, said at a ceremony in the city on November 3 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution (November 7).
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.
CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the ceremony (Source: VNA) 
