Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung attends the event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Angola's National Day

On the evening of November 12, in Hanoi, the Angolan Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Day (November 11, 1975 - November 11, 2025) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Angola and Vietnam (November 12, 1975 - November 12, 2025). Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung attended and spoke at the event.

Party Central Committee Secretary and Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung attends the ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Angola's National Day. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

Speaking at the ceremony, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung sent his best wishes to the Government and people of Angola, and highly appreciated the great achievements that Angola has made over the past 50 years.

1975 was a historic milestone for both nations, when Vietnam completely unified the country and Angola declared independence. The two countries officially established diplomatic relations just one day later (November 12, 1975) as a testament to the connection and sharing of core values ​​of independence, freedom and development.

Party Central Committee Secretary and Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Since then, bilateral relations have developed strongly in many fields from politics - diplomacy, economics, culture, education to people-to-people exchange.

Minister Le Hoai Trung emphasized: “With a solid foundation of friendship over the past 50 years, Vietnam and Angola have every basis to bring bilateral relations to new heights - more substantial, effective and sustainable, and become a model for South-South cooperation.”

The Minister said that Angola has now become one of Vietnam's leading important partners in Africa.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Angola's Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, in early August 2025, President Luong Cuong paid a State visit to Angola.

The visit was a great success with many important results, opening up many new cooperation opportunities in the fields of economics, trade, investment and people-to-people exchange...

These are also clear evidence of the solidarity, affection, and respect for the relationship between the Party, State and people of Vietnam, as well as the good and promising partnership between the two countries.

Ambassador Fernando Miguel said Angola wishes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of investment, trade, technology transfer and technical vocational training. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Angolan Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Miguel expressed his deep emotion and gratitude for the affection and presence of the leaders of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the distinguished guests.

He affirmed that November 11, 1975, not only marked a historic moment for Angola, but also “opened the irreversible path towards freedom.”

Ambassador Fernando Miguel emphasized that Angola has now become an important factor in promoting peace, security and economic integration in Africa, and wishes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of investment, trade, technology transfer and technical vocational training.

The Ambassador shared: “Angola will always cherish the precious solidarity that Vietnam has given us during the most difficult moments of the struggle for independence and the reconstruction of the country.”

Ambassador Fernando Miguel believes that future generations of the two countries will continue to foster a strong friendship for peace and common prosperity.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and Ambassador Fernando Miguel raise their glasses to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Angola's National Day. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

The ceremony took place in a space rich in Angolan culture, with an exhibition of photos of Angolan people and life, and exquisite traditional handicraft products.

Guests can also enjoy typical dishes such as fufu cake, fried tilapia (cacusso fritto), calulu... bringing an authentic experience of Angolan culture.

The ceremony ended in a warm atmosphere of friendship, affirming a 50-year journey of solidarity between Vietnam and Angola.

With a solid foundation from the past, the two countries have every basis to build together a more effective future of cooperation.

Minister Le Hoai Trung and Ambassadors take souvenir photos. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/bo-truong-ngoai-giao-le-hoai-trung-du-su-kien-ky-niem-50-nam-quoc-khanh-angola-334142.html