PM chairs ceremony marking Vietnam's 78th National Day at UN’s headquarters
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a ceremony celebrating Vietnam's 78th National Day and the 46th anniversary of the country's accession to the United Nations (UN) at the UN headquarters in New York, the US, on September 22 evening.
PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs a ceremony to celebrate Vietnam's 78th National Day and the 46th anniversary of the country's accession to the United Nations in New York. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a ceremony celebrating Vietnam's 78th National Day and the 46th anniversary of the country's accession tothe United Nations (UN) at the UN headquarters in New York, the US, on September 22 evening.
The event was attendedby President of the 78th UN GeneralAssembly Dennis Francis, representatives from UN organisations and UNmember states, international friends, leaders from Vietnamese ministries and sectors, and Vietnamese officials working in the US.
President of the 78th UN General Assembly Dennis Francis attends the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
In his remarks, PMChinh highlighted that Vietnam has contributed its efforts to realise the UN’sgoals since it joined the organisation 46 years ago, just like what PresidentHo Chi Minh expressed in his letter to the President of the 1st session of the UN General Assembly, in which he said Vietnam’s formation,struggle and development history is always associated with the UN’s values andprinciples, and is a part of the international community’s flow.
Briefing the guests on Vietnam’s development journey, PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam has transformedfrom an aid recipient to a big rice exporter, and from a country ravaged bywars for decades to a nation with great strides in hunger eradication and povertyalleviation, and in the process to realise the UN’s Millennium DevelopmentGoals and Sustainable Development Goals.
Vietnam is now among the 40 leading economies in the world, and enters theglobal top 20 economies in terms of international trade, he said,saying Vietnam stands ready to welcome international friends, tell stories of apeaceful and stable country as well as a people of industriousness, creativityand strong passion – the stories about an independent and resilient Vietnam whois a trustworthy friend and partner, and a proactive and responsible member ofthe international community.
The Vietnamese Partyand State will continue their care for, and make more efforts for a prosperousnation, he said, adding that Vietnam is willing to share its experience so as tomake practical contributions to the UN.
PM Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Congratulating Vietnam on its National Day, Francis said that after 78 years of gaining independence, Vietnam has been developing extraordinarily from a poor nation to a middle-income, dynamic country with a strongstartup spirit.
Vietnam has worked actively to promote multilateralism, fully implemented and heightened thevalues of the UN Charter, while engaging in a wide range of the UN’sactivities, which illustrated the nation’s commitment to the UN’s common goals, he said.
President of the 78th UN General Assembly Dennis Francis speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Francis expressed his hope that Vietnam will continue to engage and make more contributions to the UN’sgoals, and affirmed that he supports all of the UN member states, including Vietnam, to implement the UN Charter and the sustainable development goals, and outline a roadmap towards the Summit of the Future./.
Trust, sincerity and solidarity on the global scale with the role of the United Nations and the participation of all countries will help the international community to address difficulties, overcome challenges, and promote peace, cooperation and prosperous development across the world, thus bringing happiness and well-being to all people, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 22 met with Mayor of New York Eric Adams, during which he affirmed Vietnam attaches importance to its cooperation with the US city, and will ensure interests for US and New York investors in the Southeast Asian country.
The Vietnamese Party and State always support and facilitate innovation activities, and continue perfecting related institutions, mechanisms and policies, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told members of the Vietnam Innovation Network (NIC) in the US.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs a ceremony to celebrate Vietnam's 78th National Day and the 46th anniversary of the country's accession to the United Nations in New York. (Photo: VNA) 
President of the 78th UN General Assembly Dennis Francis attends the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
President of the 78th UN General Assembly Dennis Francis speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
