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Press centre launched for 80th National Day celebration

The press centre will coordinate and guide media activities for nearly 1,500 domestic and foreign journalists covering the National Day celebration. It will also provide official information, facilitate reporting, and handle press-related requests.

Participants at the inauguration ceremony of the press centre in Hanoi on August 26. (Photo: VNA)
Participants at the inauguration ceremony of the press centre in Hanoi on August 26. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - A press centre was inaugurated in Hanoi on August 26 as part of activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

Speaking at the event, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh recalled the historic milestone 80 years ago when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, declaring the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam), ushering in a new era for the nation - the era of independence, freedom and happiness.

Over the past eight decades, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the country has waged struggles for independence and reunification, shifted from a subsidy-based system to economic reforms and international integration, he said.

The 80th National Day celebration on September 2 is a momentous occasion for the nation, offering an opportunity to honour its heroic history, foster patriotism, solidarity, and aspirations for peace, as well as the spirit of self-reliance and national pride, Binh said, adding that it also pays tribute to generations who sacrificed for independence and reunification, while reaffirming the determination of the entire Party, people, and army to build and defend the nation.

Media and communications are expected to bolster public trust and pride in the Party, the State, and the nation’s “Doi Moi” (renewal) process; foster solidarity within the Party and social consensus in implementing policies and laws; and inspire officials, Party members, and citizens to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and realise the goals set by the Party congresses at all levels in 2020-2025 and the 13th National Party Congress, steering Vietnam toward a new era of prosperity and development.

The press centre will coordinate and guide media activities for nearly 1,500 domestic and foreign journalists covering the National Day celebration. It will also provide official information, facilitate reporting, and handle press-related requests.

By ensuring timely and accurate coverage, the centre is expected to play a key role in the success of the event, creating the best possible conditions for the press and actively supplying updates from the organisers.

Binh called on domestic and foreign journalists to report promptly and accurately while complying with security regulations and designated working areas./.

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