The Vietnamese delegation offer incense at the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument in Phnom Penh.

Delegates observed a minute’s silence to commemorate the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Cambodia during wartime, contributing to the revolutionary cause of the two nations.

The Consulates General of Vietnam in the Cambodian provinces of Battambang and Preah Sihanouk have also organised many practical activities in celebration of Vietnam’s 75th National Day.

Earlier, on August 30, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba held a formal ceremony to observe the 75th anniversary of National Day, which saw the presence of representatives from the overseas Vietnamese community, as well as Vietnamese businesses and students in Cuba.

Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thanh Tung reviewed important milestones throughout Vietnam’s resistance wars against French and US invaders, as well as the country’s significant achievements in socio-economic development and international integration over the past few decades.

Offering thanks to international friends, including the brotherly Cuban people, for having always stood side by side with Vietnam during the nation’s struggle, he voiced his belief that despite the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam and Cuba will take practical steps to further tighten the cooperation, special solidarity and mutual trust between the two countries’ Parties, Governments and peoples in 2020, when they celebrate 60 years of bilateral diplomatic relations.

Film screenings to celebrate August Revolution, National Day

Film screenings will be held on a national scale to mark the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam plans various activities for 6th International Day of Yoga

Nearly 8,000 people in five localities across Vietnam will join yoga performances in response to the 6th International Day of Yoga (June 21) being observed in the country from June 21-28.

Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam on National Day

Leaders of foreign countries have extended their congratulations to the Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945).

Algerian press spotlights significance of August Revolution

In recent days, many prestigious newspapers of Algeria, including La tribune des lecteurs, La tribune diplomatique international, Algérie actualité, and Reporters, have run articles on Vietnam’s August Revolution on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the historic victory (August 19, 1945-2020).

Activities mark August Revolution and National Day

A number of events have been held to mark the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Source: NDO