Addressing a celebration on September 9, Vietnamese AmbassadorDuong Quoc Thanh highlighted the milestones since the foundation of theDemocratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, onSeptember 2, 1945.
Regarding the Vietnam - Argentina relations, he said despitedifficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the two countries have beenpromoting their comprehensive partnership strongly.
Argentinian Deputy Foreign Minister Pablo Anselmo Tettamanti extendedcongratulations on the National Day of Vietnam and expressed his admiration forthe country’s socio-economic achievements.
Henoted amid the complex international situation, the two countries have maintained their friendship and solidarity while expanding cooperation to manypotential fields and strengthening their position as important partners of eachother.
Heexpressed his hope that both sides will further step up bilateral cooperationfor the sake of the two peoples.
At another ceremony marking the National Day on September 8, VietnameseAmbassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoanh Nam said over the last 77 years, Vietnam has receivedsubstantial support and assistance from peace-loving people and progressiveforces around the world, including Mexico.
Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, Director General for Asia-Pacificat the Mexican Foreign Ministry, affirmed that to his country, Vietnam isalways a priority partner and a trustworthy friend.
Although bilateral trade has been thriving over the lastdecade and approximated 9 billion USD in 2021, the two countries have yet tofully capitalise on their cooperation potential, the official pointed out, callingfor stronger partnerships in politics, economy, culture, and education to worktowards a comprehensive partnership.
In Cuba, the Asian museum of the Historian Office of Havana helda literature and painting contest on Vietnam and its late President Ho Chi Minhfor children.
Director of the museum Yamir Macías Aguiar said the contest,launched in July, attracted more than 50 children, most of whom were students ofthe Socialist Republic of Vietnam School and the Carlos Paneque school.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba LeThanh Tung emphasised that the contest helped Cuban people, especially children,learn more about the Vietnamese people’s struggle for national independence, nationaldevelopment process, and heartfelt sentiment towards the Cuba people./.