Vietnamese 71st National Day marked abroad

The 71st National Day of Vietnam (September 2nd) has been observed by the Vietnamese Embassies in China, Laos, Japan, South Africa, Cambodia and Mozambique.
September 05, 2016 | 11:01

(VNF) - The 71st National Day of Vietnam (September 2nd) has been observed by the Vietnamese Embassies in China, Laos, Japan, South Africa, Cambodia and Mozambique.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China hosted a ceremony to mark Vietnam’s 71st National Day on September 2nd. Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi said the spirit of national independence and love for peace has been enhanced during Vietnam’s renewal process.

Vietnamese 71st National Day marked abroad

Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi spoke at the event (Photo: vov.vn)

He added that Vietnam treasured the friendly neighborliness and win-win cooperation with China. Despite differences in the East Sea issue, the two countries seek to boost their relationship.

On September 1st, the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos also held a ceremony to mark the National Day, with the attendance of Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Sonsay Siphadone, Deputy National Assembly Chairman Sengnoun Sayalath, and a number of senior officials of Laos.

Vietnamese 71st National Day marked abroad

Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Manh Hung at the ceremony (Photo: vov.vn)

Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Manh Hung appreciated that the Lao Government has supported the Vietnamese community in the country and created favourable for Vietnamese investors.

On the occasion of the National Day, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Japan’s Osaka prefecture hosted a banquet to celebrate the special day, with the participation of representative from Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the Japanese Government in Kansia region Suzuki Yoichi, Shiga Prefecture Governor Taizo Mikazuki, Sakai city Mayor Takeyama Osami, together with more than 400 guests.

The Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa celebrated the 71st National Day at a ceremony, where major achievements of Vietnam were under the review and Vietnamese products and food were introduced.

Vietnamese 71st National Day marked abroad

Ambassador to Cambodia Thanh Du at the event (Photo: vov.vn)

Also on September 2nd, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia hosted a banquet on the occasion of National Day. Attending the event, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn congratulated the Vietnamese leaders and people and expressed his hope that the friendship and cooperation between the two countries will be consolidated.

Meanwhile, a football competition was held in Mozambique on August 27th – 28th to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day.

Four teams from the Mozambican National Defense Academy, the Vietnamese community in Mozambique and Movitel, a joint venture between Vietnamese company Viettel and Mozambique’s SPI, attended the event./.

( According to vov.vn )

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