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Vietnam’s 80-year journey highlighted at National Day celebration in Cuba

Over the past eight decades, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country has overcome immense challenges, rising from poverty and devastation to achieve remarkable socio-economic development and growing international stature, said Ambassador Le Quang Long.

Participants in the ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba on September 16, (Photo: VNA)
Participants in the ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba on September 16, (Photo: VNA)

Havana (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba celebrated the 80th National Day (September 2) with a ceremony held on September 16, drawing hundreds of Cuban officials, representatives of the diplomatic corps, international friends, and Vietnamese people in the Caribbean nation.

Participants watched a documentary tracing Vietnam’s 80-year journey of nation-building, protection, and development with historic milestones and major socio-economic achievements.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Le Quang Long emphasised the historic significance of September 2, 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square, marking the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The declaration, Long said, marked the beginning of an era of national liberation not only in Vietnam but also across colonies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Over the past eight decades, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country has overcome immense challenges, rising from poverty and devastation to achieve remarkable socio-economic development and growing international stature. These attainments provide a firm foundation for Vietnam to advance to an era of the nation's rise and build a modern, prosperous, and civilised nation, the ambassador stressed.

He expressed Vietnam’s gratitude for the precious friendship, solidarity, and support from peace-loving nations and international friends, including Cuba.

The celebration concluded with guests enjoying traditional Vietnamese cuisine and cultural performances in a warm atmosphere of solidarity and friendship./.

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