“Vietnam Highlights” at Avante 2025 Press Conference

At the 49th Avante Conference of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) held from September 5 to 7, international friends expressed their admiration for the brilliant historical milestones and great achievements of Vietnam over the past 80 years.

The delegation of Nhan Dan Newspaper led by comrade Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association , attended many activities at the Avante 2025 Press Festival. Also attending was Vietnamese Ambassador to Portugal Nguyen Manh Thang.

This year is a year of great significance for Vietnam, celebrating the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, the reunification of the country and the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2. Meeting the Nhan Dan Newspaper delegation at the press conference, international friends congratulated Vietnam on these important historical events, and reviewed the heroic years of the Vietnamese people that they cared about and supported wholeheartedly. Photo: General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party Paulo Raimundo welcomes Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh and Ambassador Nguyen Manh Thang.

At the reception of the Nhan Dan Newspaper delegation, General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party Paulo Raimundo emphasized that the historical events of Vietnam are significant not only for the Vietnamese people, but also for the Portuguese Communist Party and the people of the world . Vietnam is a country that has won the struggle against colonialism and imperialism. Vietnam's victory is a great inspiration for peoples around the world.

Considering the press conference an opportunity to strengthen solidarity between the two Parties, General Secretary Paulo Raimundo and Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh agreed that solidarity is the key to success as President Ho Chi Minh once advised. General Secretary Paulo Raimundo affirmed that the Portuguese Communist Party is pleased with the opening of embassies in the two countries and will make efforts to contribute to strengthening bilateral relations.

Recalling General Secretary Paulo Raimundo's visit to Vietnam in August 2024, Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh expressed his joy at the close solidarity between the two Parties, which share the same goal of bringing happiness to the people.

Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh hopes that the Portuguese Communist Party will actively contribute to promoting the cooperative and friendly relations between the two countries, including local cooperation. Nhan Dan Newspaper hopes to strengthen cooperation with Portuguese media agencies to jointly promote the potential of each country.

International friends at the press conference said that the victory of the Vietnamese people is also the victory of all progressive peoples around the world, has great significance, is strength and inspiration for other nations. Vietnam is a shining example, continues to fight and contribute to peace, friendship and cooperation in the world.

At the discussion about Vietnam after 50 years of liberating the South and unifying the country, Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh emphasized: Vietnam has gone through many fierce wars to gain independence in 1945 and then unify the country in 1975. From a country devastated by war, Vietnam is now very proud to be in the top 40 countries with developed economies in the world.

After the challenges during and after the war, Vietnam has always been aware that peace is important for a country and has always strived to contribute to strengthening solidarity between peoples and common development. Photo: Portuguese and international friends warmly congratulated Vietnam on important events and great achievements.

There are still many difficult challenges ahead, but Vietnam is moving towards the milestone of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 2030 and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 2045 with the goal of becoming a developed country. Photo: General Secretary Paulo Raimundo was very impressed with the special supplements and the political art program "Fatherland in the Heart" organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper.

Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh expressed his impression of the significance of the Avante Festival, which is not only a cultural festival, but also a good opportunity to bring people from many countries together.

Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh emphasized that Vietnam's success has the support and cooperation of international friends. Therefore, Vietnam is eager to strengthen international cooperation with countries around the world.

Having known about President Ho Chi Minh through books and newspapers, this was the first time Alexandre Barros, a Portuguese student, visited the Vietnamese exhibition space and heard his voice reading the Declaration of Independence posted on a mobile application.

Virtual reality technology helps visitors to the Vietnam exhibition space at the Avante 2025 Press Conference experience a "time travel" to the historic Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945.

International children enjoy the images of the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 2025.

The Vietnam Exhibition Space, organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper, has attracted the attention of many international youth. The Avante Newspaper Festival has long been a public festival, a meeting place for exchange and mutual understanding. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Avante Newspaper Festival and is a special milestone for Portuguese communists as well as international friends.

TRIUMPH - MINH DUY

Nhan Dan Newspaper reporter based in France

Source: https://nhandan.vn/diem-nhan-viet-nam-tai-hoi-bao-avante-2025-post906457.html