Vietnam's National Reunification Day marked worldwide
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on April 30 held a ceremony to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification and a photo exhibition on bilateral relations in collaboration with the Vietnam News Agency.
Participants at the ceremony in Venezuela to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🐟 – The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on April 30 held a ceremony to mark the 49thanniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification and a photo exhibition on bilateral relations in collaboration with the Vietnam News Agency.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Vu Trung My noted that Vietnam’s victory on April 30, 1975 is a great achievement in the cause of national liberation led by the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh.
PSUV Vice President in charge of foreign affairs Rander Peña said that this is a victory of justice, progressive forces and peace-loving people around the world, including the Venezuelan people.
The historical event has been and will continue to be a source of inspiration for people around the world to fight for independence, freedom, self-determination, justice and social progress, he added.
🌃 The same day, the Vietnamese Veterans’ Association inRussia also held a ceremony in Moscow to mark the event.
On the occasion, Mexican and Argentinian media ran articles highlighting the April 30, 1975 victory of the Vietnamese people. Mexico’s Regeneración underscored the historicalmeaning of the victory as well as the Southeast Asian country’s socio-economic achievementsand its position on the international arena over the past decades. The newspaper wrote that from 2016-2019, Vietnamwas in the group of 10 countries with the highest economic growth rate in theworld and one of the 16 most successful emerging economies.Specifically, its GDP grew by 8.02% in 2022, the highest level since 2011, 5.05% in2023, and is forecast to reach 6-6.5% in 2024. Currently,Vietnam is also one of the important destinations for international investors.In 2023, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 36.6 billionUSD, up 32% compared to 2022.
Vietnam has so far established diplomatic relations with 193 UN member states and boasted comprehensive strategic partnerships, strategic partnerships, and comprehensivepartnerships with more than 30 countries, including five permanent members ofthe UN Security Council.
Meanwhile, the website AcercandonosCultura of Argentina recalled that on that day 49 years ago, at 12:15, the flagof the liberation army flew on the roof of the Independence Palace, marking thecomplete collapse of the US imperialism and its puppet government in SouthVietnam, as well as the complete victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign.
🔯 Since then, Vietnam has been determined to moveforward on the path of national reconstruction and development. It hasachieved impressive economic growth and opened its door to the world over thepast decades./.
Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly (NA), and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on April 26 on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2024).
The Argentine press on April 26 ran articles highlighting the Victory of April 30, 1975 - the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day of the Vietnamese people.
A national flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Hien Luong-Ben Hai Banks National Historical Relic Site in the central province of Quang Tri on April 30 to mark the 49th Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2024).
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.
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.
Participants at the ceremony in Venezuela to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (Photo: VNA) 
