A gathering was held by the Embassy of Vietnam in Madrid, Spain to mark the 72th anniversary of the Vietnamese National Day (September 2, 1945) and the 40th year of diplomatic ties with Spain (May 23, 1977).
Hanoi(VNA) – A gathering was held by the Embassy of Vietnam in Madrid, Spain to markthe 72th anniversary of the Vietnamese National Day (September 2, 1945) and the40th year of diplomatic ties with Spain (May 23, 1977).
The event, chairedby Ambassador Ngo Tien Dung, was attended by officials from the Spanishgovernment and the High Commissioner for Marca Espana, a long-term projectaimed at strengthening Spain’s image among Spanish citizens and abroad,diplomats in Madrid and Vietnamese students and expats living in Spain.
Guests to thegathering were served with Vietnam’s traditional dishes and enjoyed anexhibition on photos and documentaries about the country’s beautiful landscapesand people.
In his openingremarks, Dung looked back at milestones in Vietnam’s history since latePresident Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the birth of the Democratic Republic ofVietnam and the country’s independence from France on September 2, 1945.
The country has seena robust economic growth since the launch of the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) process in1968. Its Gross Domestic Products (GDP) expanded at an average rate of 7.5 percentannually from 1986 to 2006 and grew at around 6 percent in the last decade, hesaid.
Vietnam has firmlypursued a foreign policy of peace and multifaceted international relations overthe past 72 years and the country’s achievements during the national buildinghave been enormously supported by international communities, including Spain,he added.
The ambassador alsogave his guests an overview of the Vietnam-Spain relations with their bilateralcooperation developing in all fields. The two-way trade reached about 3 billionUSD in 2016 after growing at an annual rate of 15 percent in 16 years, henoted.
The two nationsagreed to establish an inter-governmental committee on economic, trade andinvestment cooperation and signed the fifth financial programme during thevisit of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minhto Spain from May 23-25.-VNA
The food security component of the Spanish Government-funded integrated nutrition and food security project has produced positive results in dealing with malnutrition in under-5 children and ensuring food security.
The Vietnam-Spain Friendship Association’s Hanoi chapter will continue organising numerous activities during 2017-2022 to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between the two peoples.
As strategic partners, Vietnam wants to foster comprehensive relations with Spain, particularly in economic, trade and investment ties, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
(Photo: Embassy of Spain in Vietnam) 
