(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese Party and State leaders on Monday hosted a State banquet commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
 President Luong Cuong speaks at a solemn reception to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. (Photo: Viet Cuong/VOV) |
Present were Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse.
International guests included Cambodian Senate President and President of the Cambodian People's Party Samdech Techo Hun Sen; Cuban First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez; Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji; Belarusian House of Representatives Chairman Igor Sergeenko; Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith; and Russian Federation Council First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Yakushev, among others.
 Delegates attend a solemn reception to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. (Photo: Viet Cuong/VOV) |
In his remarks, President Luong Cuong recalled that on September 2, 1945, at historic Ba Dinh square, President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed before the nation and the world the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, ushering in a new era of independence, freedom, and happiness for the Vietnamese people.
The Vietnamese President stressed that with burning aspirations to build a prosperous nation, combined with wisdom and resilience, the Vietnamese people are confident in their bright future and that Vietnam will continue to conquer new heights, advance reform, embrace proactive integration, and spread the spirit of reconciliation, solidarity, and international cooperation.
President Luong Cuong said: “Vietnam is entering a new era of development with renewed determination and spirit, so that our people may enjoy prosperity, freedom and happiness. We will continue to strengthen friendship and cooperation with countries and partners worldwide, making active contributions to global politics, the world economy, and human civilization. President Ho Chi Minh once said: “The strength, greatness, and perseverance of the Vietnamese people lies in our unity and the support of the world’s peoples. International solidarity is of immense significance to us. Following the teaching, Vietnam will continue to join hands with international friends to build a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world."