Vietnam always promotes the values of peace, freedom, dignity and human rights.

Vietnam always upholds the values of peace, freedom, dignity and human rights, and is determined to promote the cause of development.

Ambassador, Head of Delegation Mai Phan Dung spoke at the Ceremony.

The event was attended by about 300 international and Vietnamese guests, including many Ambassadors, Heads of Delegations, representatives of international organizations, international friends and the Vietnamese community in Switzerland, creating a solemn, warm and friendly atmosphere.

In his opening speech, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Delegation, reviewed the proud 80-year history of the Vietnamese people. The Ambassador emphasized that from a war-torn country, Vietnam has risen to become the 33rd largest economy in the world, among the 30 largest exporting countries, top 15 foreign direct investment (FDI) destinations globally; has diplomatic relations with 194 countries; has relations and partnership frameworks with 38 countries, and increasingly affirms its role as an active and responsible member of the international community, contributing to peace and development in the region and the world through many specific activities.

Throughout that process, Vietnam has always promoted the values of peace, freedom, dignity and human rights, valued solidarity and international integration, and was determined to promote development.

The Ambassador also thanked overseas Vietnamese and international friends for their contributions to the cause of building and developing Vietnam. At the same time, the Ambassador also affirmed that under the wise leadership of the Party and State, together with the solidarity of the entire nation, Vietnam is entering a new era - the era of innovation, deep international integration, green and digital transformation, towards the goal of becoming a powerful, prosperous and happy country by 2045.

Vietnam always upholds the values of peace, freedom, dignity and human rights, and is determined to promote the cause of development.

Overview of the Celebration.

Appreciating the role of the multilateral system led by the United Nations as an important foundation for global peace, cooperation and development, the Ambassador pointed out that the multilateral system has helped prevent world wars, lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, expanded educational and trade opportunities, promoted international dialogue and cooperation, etc.

The Ambassador stated that Vietnam is running for the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term. With the support of ASEAN and the Asia -Pacific Group, Vietnam pledges that if elected, it will continue to be an active, constructive and responsible member, contributing to the promotion and protection of human rights globally.

Vietnam always upholds the values of peace, freedom, dignity and human rights, and is determined to promote the cause of development.

At the event, guests experienced Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

The unique highlight of the Celebration was the rich and unique cultural and artistic program. The opening performance with the songs “Continuing the story of peace” and “National festival” brought a solemn and bustling atmosphere of the great national festival, arousing the national pride of Vietnamese people far from home.

In particular, the traditional Ao Dai show by designer Xuan Hong with the background of traditional music performed by artists from the Vietnam Cultural Center in France left a strong impression. The collection with the theme “Pride of Vietnam” consists of 4 parts: “Dragon – Phoenix”, “River – Mountain”, “Spring Colors” and “Lotus”, honoring the national origin, natural beauty, vitality and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people. On the background of traditional melodies, the graceful Ao Dai becomes a “silk river flowing through time”, connecting heritage with modernity, national culture with international friends.

Vietnam always upholds the values of peace, freedom, dignity and human rights, and is determined to promote the cause of development.

Traditional Vietnamese ao dai on display at the event.

At the event, guests experienced 5 Vietnamese cultural and culinary spaces: from printing Dong Ho paintings, enjoying egg coffee, salt coffee, lotus tea, discovering traditional fine arts, admiring Vietnamese ao dai and silk, to immersing themselves in a buffet with special folk dishes.

The performances of the monochord, T'rung, and K'long Put intertwined created a diverse sound picture, bringing international friends closer to Vietnamese culture.

Expressing his honor to attend the celebration, journalist Jean Mussy, President of the Foreign Press Association of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (APES), said that the event was an opportunity to promote friendship and increase meetings between delegations. He shared his impression of the dynamism and youthfulness of the Vietnamese people.

The 80th National Day celebration in Geneva is not only an occasion to pay tribute to history and affirm the achievements of the renovation and international integration process, but also sends a strong message from Vietnam - a peace-loving nation, rich in identity, dynamic, creative and always a reliable and responsible partner to the international community.

Vietnam always upholds the values of peace, freedom, dignity and human rights, and is determined to promote the cause of development.