Foreign diplomats talk about Vietnam on Independence Day

On the occasion of Vietnam's National Day, Ambassadors and Heads of International Organizations in Vietnam shared and congratulated the achievements that Vietnam has achieved over the past 78 years.

Nhà ngoại giao nước ngoài nói về Việt Nam nhân ngày Tết Độc lập

President Vo Van Thuong presided over the 78th National Day celebration with the presence of Ambassadors and Heads of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Vietnam. (Source: VNA)

Foreign diplomats affirmed that Vietnam has been and is an increasingly important partner of the international community in joining hands to solve common global challenges, and pledged to stand side by side and support the building and development of a prosperous and sustainably developed Vietnam.

High spirit of international responsibility

Sending the warmest congratulations to the leaders and all Vietnamese people on the occasion of National Day September 2, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam affirmed: "The world highly appreciates Vietnam because you have strong principles, a high sense of international responsibility; and receive the trust and recognition of the international community."

Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam.

According to Ambassador Jaya Ratnam, Vietnam's position globally is reflected in the positions and roles it has, is, and will assume at regional and world forums, especially at the United Nations.

“All of these demonstrate the trust and respect that countries have for Vietnam. And I strongly believe that Vietnam will continue to successfully assume more leadership positions, demonstrating its leading role in the region and around the world,” Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam emphasized.

Vietnam's Attraction

Appreciating Vietnam's ever-increasing role in the international arena, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Steil said that part of the contribution to this is Vietnam's economic growth. Vietnam is leading the region, and possibly the world, in economic growth. The world is increasingly looking to Vietnam as a manufacturing center.

Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Steil

Ambassador Shawn Steil believes that soon, Vietnam will not only be a place of production but also a place of recognition for creativity and innovation.

We will not only buy products made in Vietnam but also products invented in Vietnam.

Vietnam's future is bright, and Canada sees Vietnam increasingly demonstrating leadership in the region and globally.

And with a partner like Canada, there is no limit to what Vietnam can do, the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam emphasized.

Towards sustainable development goals

UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis affirmed that the United Nations believes that challenges can be turned into opportunities to transform the country's socio-economic development model to become more sustainable, inclusive and resilient, in which no one is left behind.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam Pauline Tamesis.

Appreciating the commitments and actions of the Vietnamese Government in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ms. Ramla Khalidi - Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam said: Vietnam has made commitments to move towards sustainable development goals.

“That is very welcome. I think all countries in the world are struggling to achieve the sustainable development goals. Factors like the COVID pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine and a number of other crises all add to the challenge of achieving the sustainable development goals.

Ms. Ramla Khalidi - Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam.

However, I think Vietnam has made impressive progress on many goals. Vietnam ranks 51st out of 165 countries on the UN Sustainable Development Goals index. You have made significant progress on 5 out of 17 goals including education and poverty reduction, clean water, etc.,” Ms. Ramla Khalidi shared.

According to the UNDP Resident Representative, Vietnam is a model for poverty reduction, especially in a particularly short period of time. “I think many countries will look to Vietnam to learn those lessons.

Congratulations and I sincerely hope that UNDP will continue to cooperate with the Government of Vietnam in addressing the remaining challenges of the sustainable development goals and new challenges in the 21st century,” said Ms. Ramla Khalidi.

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