Thang emphasised that the 80th anniversary is not only a time for reflection but also a pledge for the future, with Vietnam aiming to become a developed and prosperous nation by 2045.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang and delegates at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) 🧸– Vietnam is not only a reliable partner but also an active and responsible member of the international community, committed to making greater contributions to global affairs, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang affirmed at a ceremony in Paris on September 12 celebrating the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the August Revolution.
The event drew nearly 1,000 guests, including senior French officials, representatives of international organisations, friendship associations and the Vietnamese community in France.
Thang recalled President Ho Chi Minh’s Declaration of Independence in 1945, describing it as a historic turning point and the awakening of a nation determined to take control of its destiny.
He emphasised that the 80th anniversary is not only a time for reflection but also a pledge for the future, with Vietnam aiming to become a developed and prosperous nation by 2045.
The ambassador highlighted recent milestones in Vietnam – France relations, notably the upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visit to Paris in October 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Vietnam in May 2025, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France in June 2025. Vietnam welcomes France’s active engagement in the Indo-Pacific, sharing aspirations for an open, inclusive and peaceful region underpinned by international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Secretary General of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Anne-Marie Descôtes praised Vietnam’s modernisation drive and ambitious reforms, noting that France is the only EU country with a comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam. She affirmed France’s wish to deepen cooperation in transport, health, energy and space, stressing that bilateral ties are vital amid global tensions.
Descôtes highlighted the strong people-to-people links, with the Vietnamese community in France – the second largest overseas – contributing significantly to cultural, scientific and academic exchanges, and strengthening the Francophone space.
The ceremony concluded with Vietnamese cultural performances and traditional cuisine, offering guests an authentic taste of Vietnam and further promoting the country’s image to French and international friends./.
Emulation movements launched across the Vietnam News Agency have spread to every unit and employee, creating momentum for all to contribute to the shared mission of building the VNA as a trusted strategic information centre of the Party and State.
Tetsuro Fukuyama, Vice President of the Japanese House of Councillors, highlighted the robust ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, noting growing bilateral coordination across multiple sectors for the sake of peace in Asia and global prosperity.
The logo features the central image of President Ho Chi Minh casting his ballot, depicted with strong graphic contrasts that recall the nation’s early years of resistance and nation-building following independence.
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.
The PM highlighted focal points in the scheme - institutions and policies; management and governance; investment resources with a target of 5% of total public investment for education and 3% for higher education; teacher and talent development; student support; autonomy and innovation in educational institutions; and digital and foreign language capacity.
The Vietnamese community in Japan, now nearly 700,000 strong and the second-largest foreign community in the country, has not only integrated well into the host society but also actively maintained its cultural identity, language and traditions.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man's attendance at AIPA-46 shows Vietnam’s proactive, responsible participation in AIPA alongside other member parliaments, and the country’s commitment to broadening its parliamentary relations with nations beyond the region.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has shown strong performance in its role as Vietnam’s leading external communications agency, consistently providing the international community with official information about the country, commented Secretary General of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) Rachel Isenschmid.
Malaysia hopes that this visit will expand parliamentary exchanges through joint committee participation, staff-level cooperation, and shared capacity-building initiatives, said Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai.
The documents comprise Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new situation, Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW on ensuring national energy security through 2030, with a vision to 2045, Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development, and Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of public health.
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang expressed his hope that collaboration between the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam and the Maritime Board of Russia will continue to be strengthened on the basis of mutual benefit, in line with international law and the laws of each country.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Berris Ekinci affirmed Turkey’s desire to deepen cooperation with Vietnam, noting that since establishing diplomatic ties in 1978, the two countries have maintained effective collaboration in trade, investment, defence industry, culture, and tourism.
The host leader agreed with the Vietnamese diplomat’s proposals to enhance parliamentary cooperation, including promoting the activities of the parliamentary friendship groups and sharing legislative experience, considering them important drivers for bilateral ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh underscored the importance of solidarity and unanimity between the NA and the Government in performing tasks, including the building of a legal system that promotes a law-governed socialist State of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the entire foreign affairs sector, including the diplomatic service, to continue playing a pioneering role in creating a peaceful and stable environment, and maximising external resources and favourable conditions to spur national development, particularly to achieve the development goals for 2030 and 2045.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 15 sent a congratulatory message to Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan, who took oath as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (upper house) and Vice President of India.
Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu underscored that preparations for the first congress of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies for the 2025–2030 tenure must be thorough and meticulous.
At AIPA-46, Vietnam will actively engage and put forward proposals and initiatives to further strengthen regional cooperation, and the role and contribution of parliamentary diplomacy, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on September 13 issued Resolution No. 1825/NQ-UBTVQH15 approving the proposal of the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy to initiate legal proceedings against and detain Tran Van Thuc, a deputy of the 15th NA.
