The Vietnamese Embassy in France on August 28 held a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of National Day of Vietnam (September 2) and the country's diplomatic sector.
President Ho Chi Minh signs modus vivendi agreement in Paris on September 14, 1946 (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Franceon August 28 held a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of National Day ofVietnam (September 2) and the country's diplomatic sector.
Speaking at the event, VietnameseAmbassador to France Nguyen Thiep affirmed that Vietnam will continue graspingopportunities and overcoming challenges amid uncertain developments in theregion and the world at present, especially the COVID-19 pandemic, so as tofurther deepen its strategic partnership with France.
According to him, France and its capital Paris witnessed the mostimportant historic moments of Vietnam’s diplomatic sector, including the visitto the European country by President Ho Chi Minh in his capacity as the firsthead of state of an independent Vietnam to sign the modus vivendi agreement on September 14, 1946, and the 1968-1973 negotiations with the US to endthe war and restore peace in Vietnam, which received support from people from every walk of life and political parties in France.
He added that since the beginning of this year, theembassy has studied and collected documents about President Ho’s France visitin 1946.
The same day in Moscow, the Vietnamese Embassy alsoheld a meeting celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnamese diplomatic sector.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh saidunder the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President HoChi Minh, generations of Vietnamese diplomats have made contributions to the cause of nationaldefence and development as well as raising Vietnam’s stature on internationalarena.
He expressed hisbelief that Vietnam’s diplomatic sector will continue reaping successes anduphold the nation’s collective power to firmly safeguard national sovereigntyand maintain an environment of peace and stability for development.
A banquet was also held at theVietnamese Embassy in Laos on evening of the same day on the occasion.
Attending the event, LaoDeputy Prime Minister Bounthong Chithmany praised Vietnam for obtaining new, great achievements in various areas, becoming one of the fastest growing economies in ASEAN and the Asian region. These attainments have greatly contributed to continously raising the country's role, position and prestige in the regional and international forums, he said.
He expressed his belief that Vietnam, as ASEAN Chair 2020, will continue making important contributions, together with other🦩 member nations, to building ASEAN into a strong and united bloc, for peace and common interests of the region and the world./.
Two photo exhibitions opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 26 to celebrate 75 years since the August Revolution and the 75th National Day (September 2).
The Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City held a get-together on August 28 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse chaired a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2) in Hanoi on August 28.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has sent his warmest congratulations to the Vietnamese Government and people on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country’s National Day (September 2).
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.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
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.
President Ho Chi Minh signs modus vivendi agreement in Paris on September 14, 1946 (Photo: VNA) 
