Vietnam's 79th National Day celebrated in Australia
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Western Australia and Northern Territory recently held a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2).
Consul General Nguyen Thanh Ha and Minister for Emergency Services, Innovation and the Digital Economy, Science and Medical Research Stephen Dawson (Photo: The Authority of Foreign Information Service)
Sydney (VNA) – The Vietnamese Consulate General in Western Australia and Northern Territory recently held a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2).
The event was attended by nearly 200 delegates from the government, parliament, departments and enterprises, scholars, and the Vietnamese community in Western Australia.
In her remarks, Consul General Nguyen Thanh Ha highlighted Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements in recent years, and affirmed that the country has been among the fastest-growing economies in ASEAN, and in the 10 fastest-growing economies globally in 2024.
The two countries' upgrade of their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in March marks a great leap in their cooperation in all areas, she stated, expressing her hope that with support from the West Australian administration, departments, businesses, scholars, and the Vietnamese people in the region, the bilateral relations will further thrive to meet the expectations of the two peoples.
Minister for Emergency Services, Innovation and the Digital Economy, Science and Medical Research Stephen Dawson held that with its achievements, Vietnam has been playing an increasingly important role in the international arena.
He stressed that the March elevation of the Vietnam-Australia ties is a vivid demonstration for the two nations’ resolve to promote their relations to a new high.
More Vietnamese people have chosen Western Australia as their second home, while Vietnamese has been the third most popular language in the state, he said.
He went on to say that economic, trade and investment have unceasingly developed through the Western Australian Government’s Asian Engagement Strategy, with two-way trade value of 2.8 billion AUD (1.9 billion USD) last year, adding the state attaches much importance to the twinning relations with Vietnam's Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
ꩲ He said he hopes that with the operation of the two direct air routes connecting Perth and Ho Chi Minh City, the bilateral relations will continue expanding, particularly in the areas of tourism, education-training, and trade./.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
