During the three-day visit, the top Chinese legislator laid a wreath and and paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at his mausoleum in Hà Nội; visited the Hồ Chí Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace; and attended the grand ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Việt Nam on September 2.
The Vietnamese Party official expressed concern over the protracted conflict and its humanitarian impact in Gaza, urging the parties concerned to soon reach a ceasefire agreement and work towards a sustainable, long-term solution.
President Lương Cường is expected to hold talks and meetings with key Chinese leaders to reinforce political trust and push forward win-win practical cooperation
Việt Nam and Cuba vowed to jointly promote and deepen bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, and investment, particularly in strategic and high-potential sectors. They called on relevant agencies of both countries to enhance exchanges and coordination to address existing challenges and obstacles, and to make the most of the Việt Nam–Cuba Trade Agreement to increase trade volume and diversify bilateral trade.
The delegations also toured the outdoor exhibition staged by the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security, themed “The sword and the shield.”
This is President Lương Cường's first official visit to China in his capacity as Head of State. It also coincides with the year 2025 being designated as the Year of People-to-People Exchange, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and China (January 18, 1950–2025).
President Díaz-Canel praised Việt Nam's recent socio-economic and diplomatic achievements, expressing his deep impression at the heroic atmosphere, the broad public participation in the celebration, and the warm welcome extended to the Cuban delegation.
Việt Nam always treasures the Chinese Party, State, and people's valuable support and assistance during its past struggle for national liberation as well as in its present cause of building socialism.
Praising the cooperation between the two countries’ legislative bodies, the top Lao leader affirmed that parliamentary ties are an important factor contributing to the overall success of bilateral relations. He expressed his belief that the two sides will continue working closely together to oversee, promote, and enhance the quality and effectiveness of their cooperation agreements.
General Secretary Tô Lâm welcomed the Lao Party and State leader for leading a high-ranking delegation to the celebration, describing it as a testament to the rare, loyal, and special solidarity between the two Parties and nations.
The Cuban leader stressed the importance of frequent high-level exchanges in strengthening the special Việt Nam–Cuba relations. He emphasised Cuba’s wish to deepen the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Việt Nam, and voiced his hope for the sharing of experience in Việt Nam's renewal cause and Cuba's update of its socio-economic model.
Hun Sen expressed his joy and honour to attend the celebration and highly appreciated the significance of the 80th anniversary of Việt Nam's National Day, demonstrating the strength of national unity in the long-term resistance wars against foreign invaders, gaining national independence and being a source of inspiration for the movement to gain independence from colonial rule of oppressed peoples in the region and the world.
Leaders of various countries have extended their greetings to their Vietnamese counterparts on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day.
The grand parade at the historic Ba Đình Square on Tuesday saw troops from China, Russia, Laos and Cambodia walking alongside the Vietnamese servicemen.
Việt Nam’s undersea prowess was on full display with the Kilo 636 submarine, a diesel-electric vessel known as the “black hole of the ocean” for its stealth. Packing advanced cruise missiles, it can strike both land and sea targets while evading air defences, cementing its status as a symbol of naval power.
This is a national-level event, attended by around 40,000 people. The parade featured 87 formations, including 4 colour guard units, 13 civilian contingents, 22 army contingents, 3 militia and guerrilla contingents, 17 police contingents, 14 military vehicle and artillery formations, 9 special police vehicle formations, and a Red Flag formation.
In this sacred moment, each of us seems to hear the echo of Uncle Hồ's Declaration of Independence in 1945, and to see millions of Vietnamese hearts beating with pride and resounding with the oath "to die for the survival of the Fatherland".
The experiences shared by the four peacekeepers reflect what Vietnamese “blue beret” soldiers have been doing every day over the past decade, bringing peace and happiness to the people of Africa.
