Vietnam’s 80th National Day commemorated in Venezuela
The friendship and fraternity between Venezuela and Vietnam were forged in Vietnam’s struggle for national independence. With its determination and resilience, Vietnam has risen impressively, becoming a beacon of hope for the world through national unity, discipline, and fighting spirit, Maduro stressed.
Nahum Fernández, Politburo member and Vice President of PSUV in charge of mass mobilisation speaks at event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)💝 – A ceremony was held in Caracas, Venezuela, on September 2 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day of Vietnam (September 2).
The event was jointly organised by the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), the Caracas municipal government, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela.
On behalf of PSUV President Nicolas Maduro, Politburo member and Vice President of PSUV in charge of external relations Tania Díaz extended warm congratulations to the Party, State, Government, and people of Vietnam. She affirmed that the great victory of the August Revolution - an embodiment of revolutionary heroism and the indomitable will of the Vietnamese people - will forever be a beacon for nations striving for independence.
Díaz expressed her admiration for Vietnam, a country she has long respected even without having visited. She noted that the live broadcast by TELESUR of Vietnam’s 80th anniversary parade and celebration allowed her, as well as the Venezuelan people and progressive movements across Latin America, to feel the spirit, strength, and resilience of the Vietnamese nation.
In his remarks, Nahum Fernández, Politburo member and Vice President of PSUV in charge of mass mobilisation, said he holds deep admiration for President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam’s heroic struggle against colonialists and imperialists.
He stressed that the struggle for national liberation under Ho Chi Minh’s leadership not only secured Vietnam’s rightful place on the world map but also inspired oppressed peoples worldwide to rise up, break the chains of slavery, and win independence.
The official added that President Ho Chi Minh was not only an outstanding leader but also a brilliant military strategist who built and trained the Vietnam People’s Army into an invincible force with historic victories that “resounded across the five continents and shook the globe.”
Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My addresses the ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Addressing the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Trung My expressed gratitude for the solidarity extended by PSUV leaders, political parties, progressive movements, and the Venezuelan people. He underlined the historic significance of the August Revolution and the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, affirming that the wise leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh was the decisive factor behind all national victories.
The same day, the Embassy of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, laid a wreath at the National Pantheon in tribute to national hero Simón Bolívar.
On the occasion, PSUV President and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro also extended a congratulatory message to Vietnam, in which he expressed his profound admiration for President Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Party of Vietnam. Vietnam’s history is an invaluable school for revolutionaries fighting for freedom, peace, and justice, he wrote.
The friendship and fraternity between Venezuela and Vietnam were forged in Vietnam’s struggle for national independence. With its determination and resilience, Vietnam has risen impressively, becoming a beacon of hope for the world through national unity, discipline, and fighting spirit, Maduro stressed./.
Venezuela regards Vietnam as an important partner and is determined to further strengthen bilateral ties to contribute effectively to each country's development, said Vice President of the PSUV Jesús Faria.
Vietnam’s August Revolution and Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution, though continents apart, share a common thread of patriotism and global solidarity that uplifted oppressed populations, journalists and scholars said at a press conference hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Caracas on August 22.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called President Ho Chi Minh the master of masters and a beacon guiding peoples in fighting for self-determination.
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang expressed his hope that collaboration between the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam and the Maritime Board of Russia will continue to be strengthened on the basis of mutual benefit, in line with international law and the laws of each country.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Berris Ekinci affirmed Turkey’s desire to deepen cooperation with Vietnam, noting that since establishing diplomatic ties in 1978, the two countries have maintained effective collaboration in trade, investment, defence industry, culture, and tourism.
The host leader agreed with the Vietnamese diplomat’s proposals to enhance parliamentary cooperation, including promoting the activities of the parliamentary friendship groups and sharing legislative experience, considering them important drivers for bilateral ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh underscored the importance of solidarity and unanimity between the NA and the Government in performing tasks, including the building of a legal system that promotes a law-governed socialist State of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the entire foreign affairs sector, including the diplomatic service, to continue playing a pioneering role in creating a peaceful and stable environment, and maximising external resources and favourable conditions to spur national development, particularly to achieve the development goals for 2030 and 2045.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 15 sent a congratulatory message to Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan, who took oath as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (upper house) and Vice President of India.
Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu underscored that preparations for the first congress of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies for the 2025–2030 tenure must be thorough and meticulous.
At AIPA-46, Vietnam will actively engage and put forward proposals and initiatives to further strengthen regional cooperation, and the role and contribution of parliamentary diplomacy, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on September 13 issued Resolution No. 1825/NQ-UBTVQH15 approving the proposal of the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy to initiate legal proceedings against and detain Tran Van Thuc, a deputy of the 15th NA.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s upcoming trip is not only a milestone in consolidating the Vietnam – Malaysia relations but also an affirmation of Vietnam’s proactive and constructive role in promoting cooperation, stability, and sustainable development within ASEAN.
General Secretary Lam recognised the general department for its contributions to industrialisation and modernisation, underlined that it has played a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s defence capabilities.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is President of the National Election Council (NEC), chaired the council’s second meeting in Hanoi on September 15.
President Cuong described the academy as a shining example in scientific research, strategic advice provision, theory development, and enhancing the leadership, direction, and management capacity of the Party and State in national defence and security, helping to build the military, strengthen national defence, protect the Fatherland early and from afar, maintain political and social stability, and lay a solid foundation for the national construction and defence cause.
To meet demands for accurate, comprehensive, objective, rich, and dynamic information on the 14th National Party Congress, the Vietnam News Agency will continue equipping the website with new features and regularly update news and data, supporting the effective popularisation of this key political event.
Cuban Ambassador to Venezuela Dagoberto Rodríguez noted that in world history, few relationships are as exceptional as that of Vietnam and Cuba. From José Martí and President Ho Chi Minh to Fidel Castro, generations of revolutionary leaders have sown and cultivated the seeds of friendship that is now an invaluable spiritual asset for both nations.
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Aleksandrovich Sivak pledged that Belarus will make every effort to implement the agreements reached by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders, for the benefit and prosperity of both peoples.
The legal system must provide effective tools for efficient governance and power control, prevent policy abuse for corruption and wastefulness while serving as a foundation for fast and sustainable development, the PM said.
