PM Phuc hosts banquet for foreign diplomats, friends on National Day

PSNews- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse on August 30 hosted a banquet for ambassadors and heads of international organizations in Vietnam and their spouses, in Hanoi on the occasion of the 73rd National Day (September 2).

The event also saw members of the Politburo, members of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, the President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Central Committee, leaders of the Government and National Assembly; representatives of ministries and central agencies and Hanoi authorities; ambassadors and heads of international organizations in Hanoi.

Delegates at the event.
Delegates at the event.

Addressing the event, on behalf of the Vietnamese Party, the State and people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc warmly welcomed the international guests and friends to the event. The Prime Minister recalled the country’s achievements over the past 73 years, and reiterated that Vietnam is always a trustworthy friend and partner of countries around the world.

He stated that on September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of Vietnamese people, read the Declaration of Independence, declaring to the world the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. From that historical moment, Vietnam has entered a new chapter of development.

On behalf of the Party, the State and people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc warmly welcomed the international guests and friends to the event.
On behalf of the Party, the State and people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc warmly welcomed the international guests and friends to the event.

“Vietnam always strives to be a good friend, a trusted partner within the international community, an equal partner collaborating on the basis of mutually beneficial cooperation”, he said.

The main flow of the international relations still lies in peace and cooperation, he said, pointing to traditional and non-traditional security challenges, trade protectionism, and trade war between powerful economies.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and the widespread of the digital economy are exerting profound impacts on nations, including Vietnam, he said.

Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rodon Uzcategui, who is also the head of the diplomatic corps in Hanoi congratulated Vietnam on the National Day.
Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rodon Uzcategui, who is also the head of the diplomatic corps in Hanoi congratulated Vietnam on the National Day.

Prime Minister Phuc then noted that the world is facing a number of common challenges, including impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution, the return of protectionism, energy security, terrorism, and climate change.

In that context, the Government of Vietnam has been focusing on creating a favorable environment for development and taking the satisfaction of businesses and people as a measurement of effectiveness.

As the bright future of Vietnam is associated with the regional and global peace, stability and prosperity, the country spares no effort to integrate into the world, particularly promoting economic cooperation and enhancing dialogues and cooperation with the international community on the basis of respect for independence, sovereignty, equality and mutual benefits as well as international law, regarding this as a foundation and the most effective tool to protect the legitimate interests of countries, the PM stressed.

Ambassadors and heads of international organisations cheerfully greeting PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Ambassadors and heads of international organisations cheerfully greeting PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The party takes place in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.
The party takes place in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.
The party takes place in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.
The party takes place in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.

Vietnam hopes to continue receiving good sentiments and valuable assistance from the governments and peoples of foreign countries, its partners and international friends, he said.

On behalf of the Party, the State and the Vietnamese people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc thanked the governments and people of foreign countries as well as international and regional organizations and international partners and friends for their effective supports over the past time, and hoped to receive further support from them.

On behalf of the guess, Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rodon Uzcategui, who is also the head of the diplomatic corps in Hanoi congratulated Vietnam on the National Day. He lauded Vietnam’s attainments in socio-economic development despite difficulties and challenges.

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