Director General of Cuba’s National News Agency (ACN) Norland Rosendo González speaks to Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in Havana. — VNA/VNS Photo Việt Hùng

HAVANA — The success of Việt Nam's August Revolution 1945 serves as a model for nations worldwide struggling under colonial domination, particularly in Latin America and Africa, commented Director General of Cuba’s National News Agency (ACN) Norland Rosendo González.

He told the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) that the August Revolution, which culminated in the founding of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam on September 2, 1945 (now the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam), provided both inspiration and momentum for independence movements worldwide.

Việt Nam made great contributions to human history in the struggle for national independence, he noted.

Great national unity, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV), was the decisive factor behind victories on every front, from liberation, independence and reunification to today’s nation building and development, he added.

Việt Nam has transformed itself from a feudal, colonised, impoverished, and underdeveloped country into a resilient economy with remarkable progress, standing among the fastest-growing economies in the world. These achievements, González said, reflect the CPV’s adaptability and leadership capacity, which since the 1980s has steered the country through shifting global contexts to sustain economic progress. As a result, Vietnam’s role and standing are increasingly recognised on the world stage.

He believed that the lessons learned from Việt Nam's 80 years of national building, safeguarding, and development have been highly valued at economic, political, and intellectual forums around the world. Việt Nam's voice on the international stage is increasingly respected, thanks to the profound significance of its revolution for those who uphold justice across the globe. — VNA/VNS