Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Sounthon Saynhachac visited the Vietnamese
Embassy in Vientiane on September 1 to convey his good wishes on the
occasion of the 69 th anniversary of Vietnam ’s National Day.
Sounthon Saynhachac, who is also a member of the Lao People’s
Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Deputy Head of its External
Committee, lauded the significant achievements the Vietnamese people
have gained so far.
Vietnam ’s triumphs act as an
encouragement for the people of Laos during their national defence
and construction efforts, he said.
He thanked the
Party, Government and people of Vietnam for their support over the
past years, expressing his hope that in the future the two countries
will continue their close collaboration.
In turn,
Ambassador Nguyen Manh Hung noted that the bilateral relationship
between the two countries is growing and now covers an increasing amount
of fields of cooperation.
He said he hopes the two
sides will reinforce their comprehensive affiliation, consolidating
their special friendship and mutual solidarity for the benefit of both
peoples and for peace, stability, development and prosperity in the
region.
On the same day, the Overseas Vietnamese
Association in Phnom Penh held an event marking August Revolution Day
and the 69 th National Day, which saw the participation of the
Vietnamese Embassy’s Counsellor Nguyen Van Sy, Vietnamese businesses and
nationals residing in Cambodia .
Addressing the
event, Association Chairman Huynh Minh Phu expressed his delight at
Vietnam ’s development progress, saying that the Vietnamese community in
Cambodia firmly believes in Vietnam ’s bright future under the
leadership of the Party.
Counsellor Sy affirmed the
Party and State’s policy of regarding overseas Vietnamese, including
those living in Cambodia , as an indispensable part of the nation.
On August 31, the Vietnamese community in Israel
organised an event in Tel Aviv to celebrate Vietnam ’s special
occasions.
Ambassador Ta Duy Chinh reiterated the
significance of the August Revolution, which is an important milestone
in the country’s history.
In the spirit of the
revolution, the Vietnamese people have over the past 69 years united to
overcome all obstacles, building a strong nation and boosting national
defence, he noted.
The diplomat added that
Vietnam ’s standing in the global arena is constantly increasing,
making it a trustworthy and reliable partner for countries around the
world.
Ambassador Chinh also expressed his hope that
the Vietnamese community in Israel will continue its efforts to
promote mutual solidarity whilst protecting their national identities,
thus contributing to an enhanced cooperation between Vietnam and
Israel.-VNA