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| Delegates attending the program celebrating the 78th National Day, September 2. (Photo: Tuan Viet) |
Dear leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front ,
Dear Ambassador Saadi Salama, Head of the Diplomatic Corps,
Dear Ambassadors , Chargé d' Affaires, Heads of international organizations in Vietnam,
Dear guests and friends ,
Today, I am very pleased to meet you, comrades and delegates, in the Program celebrating the 78th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
On behalf of the Party, State and People of Vietnam, I would like to send my best regards and best wishes to the leaders, distinguished guests and friends.
Dear comrades and delegates,
1. 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 returning power to the people.
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 being slaves, became masters of the country and their own destiny.
President Ho Chi Minh affirmed: “The August Revolution overthrew the monarchy of several decades, broke the colonial chains of nearly 100 years, returned the government to the people, and laid the foundation for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, an independent, free, and happy nation. It was an extremely great change in the history of our country”[1]
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: “Vietnam has the right to freedom and independence and in fact has become a free and independent country. The entire Vietnamese people are determined to devote all their spirit and strength, their lives and property to maintain that freedom and independence.”
2. 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 brave through many extremely arduous and fierce battles, with the sacrifice of millions of outstanding people to liberate the nation, unify the country, build and protect the Fatherland.
Entering the Renovation period, 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 achieved great achievements of historical significance. Politics and society were stable. National defense and security were maintained. Social security was guaranteed. People's lives were constantly improved.
From a country that was not on the world map, today, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 192 countries; has 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.
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| President Vo Van Thuong speaks at the program celebrating the 78th National Day, September 2. (Photo: Tuan Viet) |
Dear comrades and delegates,
3. 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, 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 history of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people.
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; we must continue to promote the strength of great national unity, 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.
4. Leader Ho Chi Minh - National Liberation Hero - World Cultural Celebrity once said, Vietnam is a part of the world, everything in the world is related to Vietnam. Following his teachings, over the years, Vietnam has always been consistent in 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, protected human rights and actively contributed 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, I would like to once again sincerely thank the countries, partners and progressive people in the world who have accompanied Vietnam, given 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 is today" [2]. I believe that this is a solid foundation for us to cultivate friendship and strong cooperative relations in the coming time.
Dear comrades and delegates,
5. We are living in a volatile and complex era, with increasing risks, difficulties, challenges and major problems for each country. Global issues, traditional and non-traditional security continue to evolve in a complex manner, threatening stability and sustainable development. Conflicts and divisions continue in many regions, geopolitical tensions are increasing, multilateralism and international law are facing many challenges.
We believe that to maintain peace and prosperity for all nations, we need to unite together, promote cooperation; strengthen multilateralism; and abide by the United Nations Charter and international law.
Vietnam is ready to act as a bridge for cooperation and dialogue, strengthen multilateralism, promote the settlement of disputes by peaceful means through dialogue on the basis of the United Nations Charter and international law; and will always be a sincere and loyal friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community.
I believe that the Ambassadors, Chargé d'Affaires and Heads of International Organizations will continue to be bridges, typical representatives of goodwill, sincerity, trust, and commitment, making many practical contributions to promoting the strong cooperative relationship between Vietnam and other partners around the world.
Dear comrades and delegates,
6. 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 you many emotions. The spirit of peace and humanity from the traditional cultural source of the Vietnamese people 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.
Once again, thank you, comrades and delegates, for attending today's program.
Wishing you all good health, happiness and success.
Thank you very much.
[1] Ho Chi Minh, Complete Works, vol. 7, National Political Publishing House - Truth, Hanoi, 2011
[2] Documents of the 13th National Party Congress
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