Vietnam prioritises preservation of cultural traditions: Ambassador
Vietnam prioritises preserving and promoting national identity and cultural traditions, said Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, at a ceremony to mark the country’s 74th National Day (September 2).
Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, delivers an opening remark at a ceremony to mark the 74th National Day in the Swiss city on September 24. (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam prioritises preserving and promoting national identity and cultural traditions, said Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head ofVietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, at a ceremony to mark the country’s 74th National Day (September 2).
The ceremonywas held at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)’s headquartersin the Swiss city on September 24 in the presence of heads of international organisations and permanent missions,foreign diplomats and local officials.
In his openingspeech, Dung recalled Vietnam’s achievements after three decades of the renewal period.Vietnam has transformed from a war-torn country to one of the most dynamiceconomies in Asia-Pacific, he said, adding that the country has become a memberof various international organisations, such as Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU), World Trade Organisation (WTO), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
In Geneva,Vietnam was an active member of the UN Human Rights Council from 2014 – 2016and the core group of sponsors of the council’s resolutionon human rights and climate change since 2015. It has also contributed to other UN agencies, including the WorldHealth Organisation (WHO), UN International Law Commission (ILC) and WIPO, theVietnamese diplomat said.
2020 will besignificant for Vietnam, hecontinued. The year will mark the end of the country’s socio-economicdevelopment plan for 2016 – 2020 and more importantly, it will assume the ASEANChair and become anon-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure, he noted.
Vietnamesedesigner Minh Hanh wowed the guests with her latest collection of Vietnamesetraditional clothing made from silk and brocade in a fashion show named“Vietmode” that reflected the country’s ethnic diversity and cultural richness.
On September17, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Swiss capital Bern hosted a banquet tocelebrate the 74th National Day at Bellevue Hotel. The event featured excitingperformances with Vietnamese traditional musical instruments – “dan tranh”(16-string zither) and “dan t’rung” (bamboo xylophone) – alongside “Son LongQuyen Thuat” traditional martial arts show./.
A ceremony to celebrate the 74th National Day took place at the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, on September 10, drawing 300 officials from the EU and Belgium, representatives of local businesses, and the Vietnamese community in the country.
Secretary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai has affirmed that Vietnam always highly values France’s role and position in its foreign policy and will do its best to foster bilateral ties in the near future.
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.
Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, delivers an opening remark at a ceremony to mark the 74th National Day in the Swiss city on September 24. (Photo: VNA)
