Ho Chi Minh space inaugurated on Independence Day in Tanzania

Khánh thành không gian Hồ Chí Minh trong ngày Tết Độc lập tại Tanzania

Tanzania Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Cosato David Chumi visited the photo exhibition on Vietnam-Tanzania diplomatic relations.

Ho Chi Minh Space is located in the center of the campus of the Vietnamese Embassy in Vietnam in Tanzania, which is the most solemn, beautiful, and convenient location for international friends and the Vietnamese community to admire, offer incense, and flowers to commemorate Him.

In particular, the inauguration of this project is even more meaningful as it takes place on Independence Day, when Vietnamese people all over the world are looking forward to celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day.

The space not only has important cultural and historical significance but is also a vivid symbol of the friendship, solidarity and closeness between the Vietnamese people and the people of Tanzania and the East African region. Thereby, it contributes to further fostering the friendship and traditional relations between Vietnam and its close African friends.

The event was honored with the presence of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania Cosato David Chumi, Director of the Asia-Australia Department, along with many representatives of specialized Departments of the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and many Ambassadors and Heads of diplomatic missions of countries in Tanzania.

Tanzania Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Cosato David Chumi and Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen.

The event was accompanied by Halotel-Tanzania, Lumitel-Burundi and the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in the region.

At the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Vu Thanh Huyen reviewed important historical milestones and the 80-year journey of the heroic history of the Vietnamese people, from when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam to the transformation being implemented in Vietnam today.

The Ambassador also recalled the beautiful friendship between President Ho Chi Minh and the first President of Tanzania - Julius Nyerere - who always supported and stood side by side with Vietnam.

At the ceremony, cutting the ribbon to inaugurate Ho Chi Minh Space with Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen and guests, Deputy Minister Cosato David Chumi was moved and sent sincere congratulations to the Government and people of Vietnam on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day.

The inauguration of the Ho Chi Minh Space at the Embassy headquarters has brought the warmth of traditional friendship from the past, from history between the two leaders of the two countries on two continents as a reminder of the good friendship, the loyalty of the two leaders and the two peoples who have been attached to each other since the early days of the nation's founding.

At the same time, affirming the wish that Vietnam continues to build and nurture this precious and loyal friendship on the current and future development journey with Tanzania in particular and with countries in the East African region in general.

2025 is also a pivotal year in the foreign relations between Vietnam and Tanzania, with the promotion of many working delegations and cooperation mechanisms, and the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In the East African region, Tanzania is Vietnam's oldest traditional friend.

2025 is also the year to celebrate the full and odd years of establishing diplomatic relations with a number of countries in the region such as: 55 years with Somalia, 50 years with Burundi, 50 years with Rwanda and 30 years with Kenya.

The ceremony is an opportunity to look back on the glorious journey of the Vietnamese people and to affirm the loyal friendship for the strong friendship between Vietnam and African countries.

Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen emphasized the importance of the 60-year diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Tanzania - a relationship that was built from the early days with many difficulties and has now developed strongly in many fields. This relationship has also spread to other brotherly countries in the East African region.

The ceremony is also an opportunity to look back on the glorious journey of the Vietnamese people and to affirm the loyal friendship for the strong friendship between Vietnam and African countries.

Deputy Minister Cosato David Chumi emphasized that the friendship between Tanzania and Vietnam is a model of South-South cooperation, based on mutual trust and understanding.

He expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s remarkable development achievements, from a war-torn country to a dynamic economy with deep international integration. The Deputy Minister affirmed that the friendship between Tanzania and Vietnam is a model of South-South cooperation, based on mutual trust and understanding.

Deputy Minister Cosato David Chumi believes that the good traditional relationship between the two peoples will continue to be strengthened and developed, bringing practical benefits to both countries.

Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen took a souvenir photo with Ambassadors of countries in Tanzania.

Also within the framework of activities to celebrate foreign relations, the Embassy organized a photo exhibition on Vietnam-Tanzania diplomatic relations, introducing documents, materials and images about the historical journey and relations between the two countries.

In particular, to celebrate this historic milestone, the Vietnamese Embassy has coordinated with local newspapers to publish a special edition commemorating the 80th anniversary of National Day.

Deputy Minister Cosato David Chumi read the "double anniversary" publication: 80 years of Vietnam National Day - 60 years of Vietnam-Tanzania diplomatic relations of The Guardian newspaper.

The Guardian published a separate publication on the “double anniversary” event: 80 years of Vietnam National Day - 60 years of Vietnam-Tanzania diplomatic relations.

The publication not only summarizes Vietnam's achievements but also serves as a cultural bridge, helping Tanzanians and international friends better understand the people, country and values that Vietnam is striving to cultivate.

The Guardian's "double anniversary" issue.

The emotional documentary took guests through important milestones in Vietnam’s development. From a war-torn country, Vietnam has risen strongly to become a dynamic economy with deep international integration.

The film also depicts warm images of cooperation between the two countries, from high-level visits, economic cooperation projects, to cultural exchange activities, demonstrating a sincere and strong friendship.

In the grounds of the Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania, an areca tree - a familiar image of the Vietnamese people, was planted in a commemorative ceremony.

Sowing green seeds for eternal friendship

Also on this occasion, in the grounds of the Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania, an areca tree - a familiar image of the Vietnamese people, was planted in a commemorative ceremony.

Deputy Minister Cosato David Chumi and Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen along with distinguished guests planted trees together. This activity has profound meaning, symbolizing the friendship between Vietnam and Tanzania will continuously develop and bear fruit.

The Citizen newspaper published in Johannesburg, South Africa reported on the event. (Screenshot)

The solemn and warm atmosphere spread throughout the space, creating a memorable ceremony and the warm feelings of international friends and close African friends for Vietnam. The ceremony ended in a joyful atmosphere, full of faith in a bright future.

The friendship between Vietnam and Tanzania will continue to be nurtured, contributing to building a world of peace, cooperation and prosperity.

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