Leaders commemorate President Ho Chi Minh on National Day
Representatives from the Party, National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on September 1 on the occasion of the 75th National Day (September 2, 1945-2020).
Representatives from the Party, National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on September 1 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Representatives from the Party,National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) CentralCommittee paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi onSeptember 1 on the occasion of the 75th National Day (September 2, 1945-2020).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and VFF Central CommitteePresident Tran Thanh Man joined the delegation which also included a number offormer leaders and leaders of ministries, sectors and central organisations,among others.
Participants commemorated President Ho Chi Minh and recalledgreat contributions that the late leader made to the revolutionary cause of theParty and nation.
President Ho Chi Minh ledthe Vietnamese nation to success in the struggle for national independence.
On September 2, 1945, he read the Declarationof Independence, declaring to the world the foundation of the DemocraticRepublic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
President Ho Chi Minh was a talented leader, anational hero who devoted all his life to the national independence and freedomand happiness of the people while tirelessly striving for peace and progress inthe world.
The delegation also laidflowers at the Monument forHeroic Martyrs on Bac Son street.
Also on September 1,delegations from the Ministries of Defence, Public Security and ForeignAffairs, as well as the Party Committee and People’s Committee of Hanoi paidtribute to President Ho Chi Minh and laid flowers at the Monument forHeroic Martyrs.
Meanwhile, adelegation of the Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and VFFCommittee of Ho Chi Minh City paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh andPresident Ton Duc Thanh at the Ho Chi Minh Museum’s branch in the city, the TonDuc Thang Museum and the President Ho Chi Minh Statue Park.
On the occasion, Ho ChiMinh City will organise various activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary ofthe August Revolution and the National Day, including a firework show inSeptember 2 night./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia on August 31 held a ceremony to lay a wreath at the Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Monument on the occasion of the 75th National Day (September 2).
A photo exhibition was opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on August 31, offering visitors an insight into Vietnam’s path to independence throughout history.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland recently held a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of Vietnam’s diplomatic sector (August 28) and the 20th anniversary of the embassy.
People nationwide will enjoy a one-day holiday on September 2 to celebrate the country’s National Day and safe holidays are the order of the day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Representatives from the Party, National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on September 1 (Photo: VNA) 
