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UN Secretary General congratulates Vietnam on National Day

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has sent his warmest congratulations to the Vietnamese Government and people on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country’s National Day (September 2), Vietnam News Agency reported.

In his message of congratulations, Antonio Guterres praised Vietnam for being always a strong partner since its admission to the UN in 1977.

The Vietnamese army has been joining the UN's peacekeeping activities and Vietnam’s leading role in fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals lays a solid foundation for the country to carry out the Sustainable Development Programme 2020, he said.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres congratulates Vietnam on National Day Photo: VNA

Vision and aspiration of the Sustainable Development Goals will become more important than ever when the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN leader emphasized.

Vietnam has made significant contributions to supporting sustainable peace in its capacity as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

The 75th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day is concurrent with the time when the country assumes the roles as ASEAN Chair and UNSC non-permanent member, reflecting its strong presence on the international arena, he added.

Palestinian Ambassador hails Vietnam’s international missions

Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama highly evaluates Vietnam's contributions in its capacity as Chair of ASEAN in 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure, when attending a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of Vietnam National Day (September 2) in Hanoi on August 28, Vietnam News Agency reported.

According to the Ambassador, admirable achievements after nearly 35 years of Doi Moi (Renewal) which have transformed Vietnam into a regional spotlight are clear evidence of the right development policy.

Vietnam’s comprehensive and proactive integration has helped it to be imprinted in the international arena, with its positive contributions to the cause of peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world, he added.

Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama Photo: VNA

2020 is a memorable year, he went on, when the Vietnamese Government and people have joined hands to implement the dual goals of boosting economic development and effectively fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, which is highly appreciated internationally.

The ambassador also affirmed the willingness and determination to further develop friendship and multifaceted coordination between Vietnam and countries and organizations for a world of peace, cooperation, prosperity, and development.

Laos Ambassador exalts the successes of Vietnam's diplomacy

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam diplomatic sector (August 28, 1945 - August 28, 2020) and Vietnam’s National Day, Laos Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang sent his warmest congratulations the Vietnamese Government and people, according to Bao Quoc Te.

Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic shook hands with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in his visit to Vietnam in July 2020. Photo: VGP

The Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang highly appreciates the great achievements that Vietnam has obtained in the cause of national defense and construction, helping to improve the life quality of Vietnamese people, as well as the role and position of Vietnam on the international arena.

On this occasion, on behalf of the Party, State and people of Laos, the Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang expressed the gratitude to Party, State, and Vietnamese people for their great, precious and timely support to Laos during the period of national liberation as well as national construction currently.

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