Celebrating National Day is an occasion to express gratitude for the support and help of international friends and progressive people around the world.

On the afternoon of July 17, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated that the celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2 is an occasion for Vietnam and international friends to honor the eternal values ​​of independence and freedom.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang. Photo: Hoang Linh

Specifically, answering a reporter's question about General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, recently sending an invitation to the Ministers of National Defense of 8 countries (Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan) to attend the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2, and at the same time inviting 5 countries (Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Belarus) to send forces to participate in the parade at the National Day September 2 celebration, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated: The August Revolution was a great event, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The success of the August Revolution strongly encouraged the national liberation movement for colonial countries around the world.

"This year's National Day celebration on September 2 once again affirms that great significance, to honor the achievements of the Vietnamese people in the struggles for national liberation, national reunification, building and defending the Fatherland, as well as the renovation process to have a Vietnam that is entering the era of rising up and developing strongly like today" - the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, at the same time affirming: The celebration is also an occasion to express gratitude for the support and help of international friends and progressive people around the world - an important factor in the success of the August Revolution in the past and Vietnam today.

Also according to the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, on this occasion, Vietnam wishes to join international friends in honoring the eternal values ​​of independence and freedom.

"With that special significance, Vietnam has recently sent invitations to international friends to share joy on this occasion. The Vietnamese Minister of National Defense has sent invitations to Defense Ministers of countries, including those traditionally friendly with Vietnam, to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2; and sent forces to participate in the parade at the celebration" - The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson emphasized that these are activities demonstrating the friendship, solidarity, and attachment between the people and the Vietnamese Army with friendly countries; at the same time, affirming the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification, being a friend and reliable partner with all countries.

According to the Ministry of National Defense's Project, the 80th anniversary celebration, parade, and marching ceremony for the successful August Revolution and National Day September 2 will take place at 6:30 a.m. on September 2, 2025 at Ba Dinh Square and some central streets of Hanoi. It is expected that about 30,000 people will participate (not including the parade and marching forces).

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