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 Vieꦡtnamese Embassy in Venezuela on April 30 held a ceremony to mark the 49thanniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunificatio🧔n 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’ Associat﷽ion inRussia also held a ce🉐remony 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 theﷺn, Vietnam has been determined t▨o 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).
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
Participants at the ceremony in Venezuela to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (Photo: VNA) 
