Venezuelan media spotlights Vietnam's National Day
The Venezuelan media has given much space to spotlight the 79th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2024), with many articles honouring this significant historical milestone as well as the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh.
Ambassador Vu Trung My at an interview with Venevisión TV channel (Photo: The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela)
Mexico City, (VNA)🏅 - The Venezuelan media has given much space to spotlight the 79th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2024), with many articles honouring this significant historical milestone as well as the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh.
In a live programme on Venevisión TV channel, Ambassador Vu Trung My clarified that the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, is a legal document that lays the foundation for affirming the establishment of a rule-of-law state in Vietnam, inspiring creativity and illuminating the path of the Vietnamese revolution in the cause of building a country of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Moreover, the Declaration of Independence also contributes to the cause of human liberation, opening the era of independence and freedom for colonial and oppressed peoples around the world, he stated.
From a poor colony, Vietnam has now become a partner of 192 countries, a member of the United Nations, a responsible and prestigious member of the international community that joins many multilateral organisations, he noted.
The diplomat affirmed that over the years, Vietnam has consistently implemented a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, being a friend and a reliable partner, for a peaceful, stable, cooperative, and developing international community.
Regarding the Vietnam - Venezuela relationship, My affirmed that the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership between the two countries have continued to be strengthened and promoted in all fields over the past time, especially as the two countries are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (December 1989 - 2024).
Meanwhile, Globovisión Television, Mundo Diplomático Television, and Venezuelan National Radio (RNV) also reported on Vietnam's National Day, highlighting the great achievements that Vietnamese people have made, turning a war-torn country into one of the fastest growing economies in the world and a model for development for many others.
In particular, Orinoco - the oldest daily newspaper in Venezuela with over 100 years of history and the largest circulation - also published an article entitled "79 years of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", praising the glorious journey of the Vietnamese people, the role and mission of the Communist Party of Vietnam as well as the life, career and great contributions by President Ho Chi Minh to the revolutionary cause of Vietnam and the world./.
A solemn ceremony was held in Havana on September 2 to mark the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-2024) and the 55th anniversary of the implementation of President Ho Chi Minh's Testament.
A community music competition was held in Moscow on September 2 to celebrate the 79th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - 2024), featuring over 40 performances by amateur artists.
Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar on September 2 sent greetings to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on the occasion of the 79th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - 2024).
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.
