After 78 years of independence, Vietnam has changed and developed extraordinarily.

On the evening of September 22 (local time), at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the ceremony to celebrate the 78th anniversary of National Day September 2 (1945-2023) and the 46th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the United Nations (1977-2023).

Chủ tịch Đại hội đồng Liên hợp quốc Khoá 78 Dennis Francis: Sau 78 năm giành độc lập, Việt Nam đã đổi thay, phát triển phi thường

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President of the 78th United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis.

Also attending the ceremony were President of the 78th United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis; representatives of United Nations organizations, UN member countries, international organizations; close friends of Vietnam and leaders of ministries, sectors, and Vietnamese officials working and living in the United States.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that more than 78 years ago, the United Nations was established, reflecting the common goal of humanity for a world without war, a world of peace, cooperation and development.

46 years ago, Vietnam joined the United Nations, participated in sharing and contributing to the implementation of the common goals of the United Nations, as President Ho Chi Minh wished in a letter sent to the President of the first session of the United Nations General Assembly in 1946.

Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính phát biểu tại buổi lễ.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the ceremony.

Vietnam's history of formation, struggle and development has always been associated with the values and principles of the United Nations and is part of the common flow of the international community.

According to the Prime Minister, the journey of nearly 8 decades of national founding and nearly 40 years of Doi Moi has witnessed strong changes in Vietnam. From an aid recipient country, today, Vietnam has the second largest rice export output in the world.

From a country devastated by decades of war, today, Vietnam has made great strides in hunger eradication, poverty reduction, and the implementation of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Vietnam today is one of the top 40 economies in the world, in the group of 20 economies with the largest trade scale.

Vietnam today is ready to welcome international friends, telling new stories about a peaceful and stable country; about a hard-working, diligent, dynamic, creative, and aspirational people - stories about an independent, self-reliant Vietnam, a friend, a reliable partner, and an active, responsible member of the international community.

The Prime Minister said that Vietnam is willing to share its stories and lessons to make more important and practical contributions to the common work of the United Nations; since 2014, Vietnam has sent forces to contribute to the common mission of the United Nations on peacekeeping.

In order not to disappoint the expectations and affection of the people, friends, and the international community, the Party and State of Vietnam will continue to pay more attention and make more efforts for an increasingly prosperous country, a place of reunion, and a source of pride for every Vietnamese person.

Speaking at the event, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis congratulated the 78th anniversary of National Day; saying that after 78 years of independence, Vietnam has changed and developed extraordinarily, from a poor country to a middle-income and dynamic country with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Chủ tịch Đại hội đồng Liên hợp quốc khoá 78 Dennis Francis

President of the 78th United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis said that since 1978, Vietnam has changed and developed extraordinarily.

Since joining the United Nations, Vietnam has actively promoted multilateralism, fully implemented and upheld the values of the United Nations Charter, been a member of the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Human Rights Council, and participated in the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. This demonstrates Vietnam's commitment to the common goals of the United Nations and has made meaningful contributions to the common work of the United Nations.

The President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly hopes that Vietnam will continue to contribute more to the goals of the United Nations; reaffirms support for all members, including Vietnam, in implementing the United Nations Charter, the sustainable development goals and providing a roadmap towards the future Summit.

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