Vietnam’s National Day marked in Cambodia, Laos, Russia
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia held a ceremony on August 30 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day of Vietnam (September 2).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang (R) and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ꦐ– The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia held a ceremony on August 30 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day of Vietnam (September 2).
In his speech, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang highlighted great achievements made by Vietnam in the past 79 years of struggle for national independence as well as in the cause of national construction, development and renewal.
Vietnam is stepping up industrialisation and modernisation, aiming to build a prosperous, strong, democratic, equitable, and civilised nation, achieving upper-middle income status by 2030 and becoming a high-income developed country by 2045, he said.
The ambassador expressed his optimism about Vietnam-Cambodia robust economic ties, citing that two-way trade reached 8.6 billion USD in 2023 and nearly 7 billion USD in the first eight months of this year. The figure is expected to exceed 10 billion USD again in 2024, with cooperation in other areas also continuing to flourish.
Tang believed that the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship, guided by the motto of “Good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability”, will continue to advance and grow stronger for the benefit of their people, the ASEAN Community and beyond.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea, for his part, said Cambodia highly evaluates and continues to cherish the partnership built by leaders of both countries, noting that mutual trust and understanding have been further consolidated through state and local visits.
The two countries should not only maintain this momentum but also strive to further solidify it, he said.
On the occasion, President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet sent congratulatory messages to NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man and PM Pham Minh Chinh, reaffirming their commitments to cooperate closely with Vietnam to further foster the fraternal ties for the mutual benefit of both countries, and a shared vision for a peaceful, stable, harmonious and prosperous ASEAN Community and beyond.
An art performance at the ceremony in Laos. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam's National Day was also marked in Laos as the Vietnamese Embassy hosted a banquet on the occasion.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Chargé d' affaires Phan Minh Chien underlined the continuous development of the Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation over the past year.
The diplomat also emphasised the wholehearted support and assistance of the Lao Party, State and people to Vietnam's cause of national construction and defence.
Also on August 30, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Pakse in the southern Lao province of Champasak held a ceremony to celebrate Vietnam's National Day.
Meanwhile, Lao Ambassador to Russia Shiphandone Oybuabuddy, along with officials from the Lao Embassy in Moscow, came to the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow to offer their congratulations./.
The Vietnamese Embassies in the Czech Republic and Brazil on August 29 held ceremonies to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2024).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam has hosted a ceremony and a banquet marking the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-2024).
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.
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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.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
