President Vo Van Thuong speaks at the Commemoration Ceremony
Attending the ceremony were Politburo members: Truong Thi Mai, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Organization Commission; General To Lam, Minister of Public Security; Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense.
Also attending were Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien; leaders of the Government and National Assembly; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung; leaders of central departments, ministries and branches; scientists, intellectuals, businessmen and outstanding young people nationwide.
On the international side, there were Mr. Saadi Salama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Vietnam, Head of the Diplomatic Corps; ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, heads of international organizations in Hanoi and their spouses.
At the ceremony, the President stated that in August 1945, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, millions of Vietnamese people rose up as one to carry out a general uprising, smashing the colonial and feudal domination, and taking power into the hands of the people.
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife, along with Party and State leaders and delegates, performed the flag-saluting ceremony at the Commemoration Ceremony.
"The victory of the August Revolution in 1945 is one of the most brilliant golden pages in the history of the Vietnamese people, affirming the strength of great national unity, opening a great turning point, bringing the Vietnamese people into a new era - the era of national independence associated with socialism; the Vietnamese people from the status of slaves have become masters of the country, masters of their own destiny," President Vo Van Thuong emphasized.
Recalling the momentous event on September 2, 1945 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly read the Declaration of Independence giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) and declared to the world that: Vietnam has the right to enjoy freedom and independence and has in fact become a free and independent country; The entire Vietnamese people are determined to devote all their spirit and strength, lives and property to maintain that freedom and independence..., the President emphasized that since the fall of the Revolution in 1945, with the spirit of "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom", the Vietnamese people have been resilient and courageous through many extremely arduous and fierce battles, with the sacrifice of millions of outstanding people to liberate the nation, unify the country, build and defend the Fatherland.
Mr. Saadi Salama, Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam , Head of the Diplomatic Corps, spoke.
Entering the period of renovation, with the goal of "rich people, strong country, democracy, fairness, civilization", the Vietnamese people once again entered the arduous struggle to eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, and backwardness and have achieved great achievements of historical significance. Accordingly, the country's politics and society are stable; national defense and security are maintained; social security is guaranteed, and people's lives are constantly improved. From a country without a name on the world map, to this day, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 192 countries; risen to become a leading dynamic economy in Asia - Pacific, an important link in many economic links, free trade agreements, regional and global production chains. Vietnam is a country of peace, friendship, cooperation and development, a beautiful, safe, friendly, and hospitable destination.
The President pointed out that the invaluable asset and great strength that helps the Vietnamese people overcome all difficulties, hardships and sacrifices is the spirit of patriotism, the strength of national unity, the indomitable will and courage, the spirit of determination, self-reliance, and the strong desire for independence, freedom, peace and happiness. These noble values have been nurtured, cultivated, preserved and promoted through the thousands of years of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people.
Special art program at the Anniversary Ceremony
The President affirmed that Vietnam is persistently striving to realize the ideal of national independence, associated with socialism that the Party, Uncle Ho and the people have chosen. On the path to realizing the aspiration of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045, it is necessary to continue to promote the strength of national solidarity, persistently and comprehensively promote the cause of innovation, comprehensive and deep international integration; continue to perfect the socialist rule-of-law state and the socialist-oriented market economy; firmly protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, preserve and promote the precious heritages that generations of Vietnamese people have worked hard to cultivate. In that process, the people are always at the center, the subject, the driving force and the consistent goal of all development policies.
Recalling what President Ho Chi Minh once said, Vietnam is a part of the world, everything in the world is related to Vietnam, President Vo Van Thuong said that, implementing his teachings, over the years, Vietnam has always been consistent with its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralization, being a friend, a reliable partner, a responsible member of the international community for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the world. Vietnam has successfully fulfilled many important responsibilities at multilateral forums, joined hands to realize development goals, protect human rights and actively contribute to maintaining world peace, and is loved by international friends. In each stage of Vietnam's development, there are imprints of good feelings, support, effective and practical cooperation, and sincere and meaningful help from friends around the world.
On the occasion of the great national holiday, on behalf of the Party, State and people of Vietnam, President Vo Van Thuong thanked the countries, partners and progressive people in the world for accompanying Vietnam, giving Vietnam their love, trust, sharing and valuable support, contributing to Vietnam's achievements over the past 78 years, so that Vietnam "has the foundation, potential, position and international prestige as it does today". At the same time, he expressed his belief that this is a solid foundation for us to foster friendship and strong cooperative relations in the coming time.
The President said that living in a time of many changes and complexities, risks, difficulties, challenges and major problems for each country are increasing. Global issues, traditional and non-traditional security continue to develop complicatedly, threatening stability and sustainable development. Conflicts and divisions continue in many regions, geopolitical tensions are increasing, multilateralism and international law are facing many challenges. Therefore, to maintain peace and prosperity for all countries, countries need to unite, promote cooperation; strengthen multilateralism; comply with the United Nations Charter and international law.
In that context, the President affirmed that Vietnam is ready to act as a bridge for cooperation and dialogue, strengthen multilateralism, promote peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue on the basis of the United Nations Charter and international law. Vietnam will always be a sincere and loyal friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community.
President Vo Van Thuong believes that ambassadors, chargé d'affaires and heads of international organizations will continue to be bridges, typical representatives of goodwill, sincerity, trust, and solidarity, making many practical contributions to promoting close cooperation between Vietnam and other partners around the world.
At the end of his speech, the President said: Art is a magical language that brings people together, connecting souls with the vibrations of the heart. The musical melodies in today's Art Program will bring to you many levels of emotions, the spirit of peace and humanity from the traditional cultural source of the Vietnamese people that has overcome the challenges of space and time, blending with the quintessence of human culture, bringing Vietnam to the world and bringing the world to Vietnam.
President, First Lady and delegates with artists
After the welcoming speech by Mr. Saadi Salama, Ambassador of Palestine to Vietnam, a special artistic "party" was held to entertain the ambassadors, charge d'affaires, and heads of international organizations in Hanoi on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The program featured many special performances by Vietnamese artists, including many songs and musical works by famous Vietnamese and international musicians, praising President Ho Chi Minh and introducing the country and people of Vietnam.
Art is a magical language that brings people together, connecting souls with the vibrations of the heart. The musical melodies in today's Art Program will bring to you many levels of emotions, the spirit of peace and humanity from the traditional cultural source of the Vietnamese people that has overcome the challenges of space and time, blending with the quintessence of human culture, bringing Vietnam to the world and bringing the world to Vietnam.
(President Vo Van Thuong)
TUNG QUANG; photo: XUAN TRAN - VNA
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