Vietnam has undergone extraordinary transformation and development.

On the evening of September 22nd (local time, morning of September 23rd Hanoi time), at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over the ceremony commemorating the 78th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day on September 2nd and the 46th anniversary of Vietnam's membership in the United Nations.

Attending the commemoration ceremony were Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly; representatives of UN organizations, UN member states, and international organizations; close friends of Vietnam; and leaders of ministries and agencies, as well as Vietnamese officials working and living in the United States.

Focus - President of the UN General Assembly: Vietnam has changed and developed extraordinarily (Figure 2). — According to the Prime Minister , the journey of nearly eight decades of nation-building and almost 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation) has witnessed strong transformations in Vietnam - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac.

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

Forty-six years ago, Vietnam joined the UN, participating in and contributing to the realization of the UN's common goals, just as President Ho Chi Minh had wished in his letter to the President of the first session of the UN General Assembly in 1946.

"The history of Vietnam's formation, struggle, and development has always been linked to the values and principles of the UN, and is part of the mainstream of the international community," the Prime Minister affirmed.

According to the Prime Minister, the journey of nearly eight decades of nation-building and almost 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation) has witnessed strong transformations in Vietnam. From a country that received aid, today Vietnam is the world's second-largest rice exporter. From a country devastated by decades of war, today Vietnam has made great strides in poverty reduction, achieving the Millennium Development Goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Focus - President of the UN General Assembly: Vietnam has changed and developed extraordinarily (Figure 3). — President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis: Vietnam has undergone extraordinary transformation and development, from a poor country to a dynamic middle-income country with a strong entrepreneurial spirit - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac.

Today, Vietnam is one of the world's top 40 economies and among the top 20 in terms of trade volume. Vietnam is ready to welcome international friends, sharing new stories of a peaceful and stable country; of a hardworking, diligent, dynamic, creative, and ambitious people – stories of an independent and self-reliant Vietnam, a reliable friend and partner, and an active and responsible member of the international community.

The Prime Minister stated that Vietnam is ready to share its stories and lessons learned to make more significant and practical contributions to the common work of the UN; since 2014, Vietnam has sent forces to contribute to the UN's common peacekeeping mission.

To live up to the expectations and affection of the people, friends, and the international community, the Vietnamese Party and State will continue to pay more attention and make greater 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 UN General Assembly Dennis Francis congratulated Vietnam on its 78th National Day; noting that after 78 years of independence, Vietnam has undergone extraordinary transformation and development, from a poor country to a dynamic middle-income country with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Focus - President of the UN General Assembly: Vietnam has changed and developed extraordinarily (Figure 4). — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis at the ceremony - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac.

Since joining the UN, Vietnam has actively promoted multilateralism, fully implemented and upheld the values of the UN Charter, is a member of the UN Security Council and the UN Human Rights Council, and participates in peacekeeping missions in South Sudan… This demonstrates Vietnam's commitment to the common goals of the UN and its significant contributions to the UN's work.

The President of the General Assembly expressed his hope that Vietnam would continue to participate and contribute even more to the goals of the UN; reaffirmed support for all members, including Vietnam, in implementing the UN Charter, the sustainable development goals, and proposed a roadmap towards a future Summit./.

According to the Government's online newspaper.

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