6 high-ranking international delegations will attend the 80th National Day Celebration on September 2

High-ranking delegations from Belarus, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Russia and China will attend the ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

6 high-ranking delegations attend the 80th National Day Celebration on September 2

At the press conference on "The Country's Achievement Exhibition: 80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness Journey" and propaganda for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, which took place on the afternoon of August 22 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said that in preparation for the celebration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised competent authorities to invite international guests to attend.

To date, six high-level delegations, including Belarus, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Russia and China, have confirmed their attendance at the ceremony. Some of these delegations will conduct bilateral activities.

Along with that, there was confirmation from more than 20 political party delegations and 8 Defense Ministry delegations of various countries about attending Vietnam's Anniversary Ceremony.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang informed at the press conference.

According to Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will invite a number of international reporters to attend and cover the celebration as well as activities related to the festival. This will be an opportunity for foreign reporters to witness firsthand the achievements of our people and inform the international community.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said this was the first time the Overseas Vietnamese Bloc participated in the parade at the Celebration.

"We went to the practice session to visit and encourage overseas Vietnamese to participate in the parade. All 50 overseas Vietnamese shared that they were very happy and proud to participate in the parade on the country's important holiday. At the same time, it shows their responsibility as Vietnamese people even though they are living far away from the Fatherland," said Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang.

In addition, on this occasion, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations also invited about 100 delegates who are international friends who have supported Vietnam over the past 80 years to attend.

4 foreign military blocs participate in parades and marches

At the press conference, Major General Tong Van Thanh, Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department, General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army, informed about the parade program in the upcoming celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

Major General Tong Van Thanh, Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department, General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army, informed at the press conference.

Accordingly, in terms of force organization, there are 6 forces participating in the parade, including: Traditional Torchbearer and Fire Guard Force; Artillery Force; Air Force flying salute; Parade and marching force; Background force and Formation and Letter Formation Force.

The parade force includes 4 Honorary Divisions; 43 divisions representing the people's armed forces (26 Army divisions, 17 Police divisions); foreign military divisions (expected to be 4 divisions), including: China, Russia, Laos, Cambodia; Military vehicles, artillery, and special Police vehicles; Sea parade force; 12 mass parade divisions; 1 Culture and Sports division.

The standing force as the background includes the Honor Guard and 29 standing blocks (18 armed force blocks and 11 mass blocks). The force forming shapes and letters has the participation of 4,600 people.

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The parade program began with a traditional torch relay, ceremonial cannon firing, and a welcome flyover by the Air Force. Next was the parade, with the following groups marching in order: the Honor Guards group; the walking group; the vehicle, military cannon, and special police vehicles; the armed forces at sea (broadcasting images to Ba Dinh); the mass groups; and the Culture and Sports group.

Major General Tong Van Thanh said that since the beginning of May, the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security have directed the organization of training for forces participating in A80, organizing 4 joint training sessions and 5 combined training sessions (July 17, August 5, August 13, August 16 at TB4 and August 21).

The General Training Session on the evening of August 21 at Ba Dinh Square was of good quality, with the participation of all blocks and forces (except the Air Force and Artillery) and 3 military blocks of Russia, Laos and Cambodia. "In general, up to now, all blocks and forces have completed the training program well, 100% of officers and soldiers have good awareness, high determination and are excited to carry out their tasks," said Major General Tong Van Thanh.

Also according to the leader of the Propaganda Department, the second general training session of the armed forces will take place from 8:00 p.m. on August 24; the preliminary review at the State level from 8:00 p.m. on August 27 and the final review at the State level from 6:30 a.m. on August 30. /2025 (Saturday). The official ceremony will take place from 6:30 a.m. on September 2 at the historic Ba Dinh Square.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/6-doan-dai-bieu-cap-cao-quoc-te-se-du-le-ky-niem-80-nam-quoc-khanh-2-9-20250822202630054.htm