German media impressed at Vietnam’s defence strength, economic progress
The nearly three-hour military parade, featuring over 16,000 troops, showcased the full spectrum of Vietnam’s defence capabilities across air, land, and sea, according to German media.
A contingent at the military parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day. (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – German media have expressed strong interest and high evaluation for the scale and significance of Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration, featuring the largest-ever military parade in decades.
Leading German outlets such as DPA and Heidenheimer Zeitung covered the large-scale festivities marking Vietnam’s National Day, which drew hundreds of thousands of people from across the country to the capital, Hanoi.
Historic Ba Dinh Square - where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence 80 years ago - was awash in red, with national flags and the vibrant attire of attendees symbolising a powerful display of national unity.
The nearly three-hour military parade, featuring over 16,000 troops, showcased the full spectrum of Vietnam’s defence capabilities across air, land, and sea. Highlights included the display of modern military hardware such as Mi-171 helicopters, Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, locally produced UAVs; and the debut appearance of warships and submarines.
The event also welcomed military units and high-ranking officials from friendly nations including Laos, Cambodia, China, Russia, and Belarus, underlining Vietnam’s strong diplomatic relations.
๊ German coverage further praised Vietnam’s remarkable economic transformation - from a war-ravaged, impoverished nation to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. In 2024, Vietnam recorded GDP growth of 7.09%, welcomed 17.5 million international visitors, and continued to attract significant foreign investment, including from numerous German enterprises, German outlets noted./.
In his speech at the National Day celebration on September 2, Party leader To Lam affirmed Vietnam’s resolve to safeguard independence, freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity through the combined strength of its political, economic, cultural, scientific, technological, military and diplomatic resources, together with the will of its people.
Vietnam's achievements are not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese people but also great encouragement to developing countries, including Laos, according a senior Party official of Laos.
Russia’s TASS news agency noted this was the first time since 1985 that Ba Dinh Square hosted a large-scale military parade, with diverse forces and heavy equipment on display.
Vietnam and Australia have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the depth of their bilateral ties and opening up broad prospects for more extensive, practical, and effective cooperation in the years ahead.
Vietnamese leaders' receptions for the Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's meeting with the Vietnamese community in Malaysia, and Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh's meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng are among news highlights on September 16 evening.
Vietnam will continue assisting Timor-Leste in effectively participating in ASEAN’s activities and keeping pace with the bloc’s development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Malaysia on September 16 as part of his official trip to the country.
Conditions must be in place so that equipment, infrastructure, and facilities serving the congress can be put into trial operation on November 15, said Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.
Vietnam will continue to actively support Timor-Leste in effectively participating in and actively contributing to the ASEAN Community, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed on September 16.
Russia attaches importance to advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, identifying Vietnam as one of its leading partners in the region, said Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.
Lifelong learning must be seen not only as an individual need but also as the key to raising intellectual standards, building human resources, and driving innovation and breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development, helping every citizen become a useful member of society.
Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh urged the two sides to highly prioritise railway cooperation, effectively utilise the Vietnam – China Joint Railway Cooperation Committee, and ensure the groundbreaking of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway project in 2025.
Party General Secretary To Lam called for Russia's support in helping Vietnam manage and sustainably utilise its maritime space in a way that aligns with each country’s interests and contributes to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong has offered congratulations to his Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the 215th Independence Day of Mexico (September 16, 1810–2025).
The visit is a step to implement the Vietnam-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, thereby fostering cooperation in all fields in a more substantive and effective manner.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the country’s new growth drivers stem from the organic linkages among the resolutions, explaining that international integration opens the door to the world, while stable and green energy is a prerequisite for production, schools, and hospitals. He added that high-quality education and training will supply engineers, doctors, and public service managers. A modern health system with strong preventive foundations will keep people healthy so they can study, work, and innovate.
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new context marks an important milestone in Vietnam’s integration journey, reaffirming that global engagement is a strategic engine driving the nation into a new era, stated Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung while addressing a national conference on September 16 to implement key Politburo’s resolution, including Resolution 59.
Building on the Politburo’s Resolution No. 55-NQ/TW dated February 11, 2020, the new resolution defines energy security as a core pillar of national security that is directly linked to political stability, economic growth, national defence and global integration, Nghi said.
All preparations for the unit, comprising 169 officers and soldiers, have been completed, and the personnel are ready to embark on their mission on September 26.
Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 16 for Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.
The top legislator’s attendance at AIPA-46 is made at the invitation of Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Dato' Johari Bin Abdul, who is also AIPA-46 President, while his official visit is made at the invitation of President of the Malaysian Senate Dato’ Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah.
