Party and State leaders hold solemn reception to celebrate 80th anniversary of National Day September 2

On the evening of September 1, Party and State leaders held a solemn reception to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Attending the reception were General Secretary To Lam and his wife; President Luong Cuong and his wife; National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his wife; and many leaders and former leaders of the Party and State.

Also attending were Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, outstanding People's Armed Forces Heroes, Labor Heroes, representatives of religions, ethnic minorities, intellectuals, scientists , artists, youth, businesses and outstanding overseas Vietnamese.

President of the Cambodian People's Party, President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen.

First Secretary, President of Cuba Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez and his wife.

Chairman of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji.

On the international side, there were President of the Cambodian People's Party, President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen; First Secretary, President of Cuba Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez; Chairman of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji; President of the Belarusian House of Representatives Igor Sergeenko; Deputy Prime Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith; First Vice President of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Parliament Vladimir Vladimirovich Yakushev; representatives of political parties, governments of countries, ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, heads of international organizations in Vietnam and international friends.

Party and State leaders and delegates attended the reception.

Speaking on behalf of the Party and State leaders at the reception, President Luong Cuong said that on September 2, 1945, at the historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the immortal Declaration, solemnly declaring to the entire nation and the world the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, opening a new era - the era of independence, freedom and happiness for the Vietnamese people.

Since then, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and beloved Uncle Ho, the entire Vietnamese people have united, overcome all difficulties and challenges, and achieved great and historic achievements.

President Luong Cuong speaks.

To have an independent, free and happy Vietnam today, the entire Party, the entire people and the entire army always remember and deeply appreciate the great contributions of the great President Ho Chi Minh; respectfully pay tribute to the previous leaders; heroes, martyrs; Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, Heroes of Labor, wounded and sick soldiers, relatives of martyrs, people with meritorious services...

President Luong Cuong expressed his deep gratitude for the wholehearted and righteous support that international friends, progressive forces and peace-loving people around the world have given to Vietnam.

The President respectfully thanked the ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, and representatives of international organizations in Vietnam for their continuous efforts and active contributions to strengthening the friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding between the Vietnamese people and people of other countries.

With the will and burning desire to build a strong country, along with intelligence and resilience, the Vietnamese people will continue to conquer new heights, promote innovation, proactively integrate, and light up and spread the flame of reconciliation, solidarity, and international cooperation.

General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man performed the congratulatory ceremony.

In a world full of changes, the President emphasized that the future and destiny of the Vietnamese people are always closely linked to the future and destiny of nations around the world. Vietnam will continue to make efforts to consolidate and deepen friendly relations and cooperation with countries and partners around the world, making positive contributions to world politics, the global economy, and human civilization.

The President recalled President Ho Chi Minh's saying: "The strength, greatness and endurance of the Vietnamese people are fundamentally due to the solidarity of the Vietnamese people and the support of the people of the world. International solidarity is of great significance to us."

The President affirmed that Vietnam will continue to accompany and join hands with international friends to contribute to building a world of peace, prosperity and sustainable development.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/lanh-dao-dang-nha-nuoc-chieu-dai-trong-the-nhan-ky-niem-80-nam-quoc-khanh-2-9-10305687.html