Portraying the image of Vietnam as responsible to the international community

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organizations in Geneva (Switzerland) recently solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025) at the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung speaks at the ceremony. Photo: Anh Hien/VNA reporter in Switzerland

The event was attended by about 300 international and Vietnamese guests, including many Ambassadors, Heads of Delegations, representatives of international organizations, international friends and the Vietnamese community in Switzerland, creating a solemn, warm and friendly atmosphere.

In his opening speech, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung reviewed the proud 80-year history of the Vietnamese people. The Ambassador emphasized that from a war-torn country, Vietnam has risen to become the 33rd largest economy in the world, among the 30 largest exporting countries, top 15 foreign direct investment (FDI) destinations globally; has diplomatic relations with 194 countries; has relations and partnership frameworks with 38 countries, and increasingly affirms its role as an active and responsible member of the international community, contributing to peace and development in the region and the world through many specific activities.

The Ambassador also thanked overseas Vietnamese and international friends for their contributions to the cause of building and developing Vietnam. In addition, the Ambassador affirmed that under the wise leadership of the Party, together with the solidarity of the entire nation, Vietnam is entering a new era - the era of innovation, deep international integration, green and digital transformation, towards the goal of becoming a powerful, prosperous and happy country by 2045.

In addition, the Ambassador also highly appreciated the role of the UN-led multilateral system over the past eight decades as an important foundation for global peace, cooperation and development. Vietnam is currently running for the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term. The Ambassador said that with the support of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Asia- Pacific Group, Vietnam pledges that if elected, it will continue to be an active, constructive and responsible member, contributing to the promotion and protection of human rights globally.

Performing the monochord at the celebration. Photo: Anh Hien/VNA reporter in Switzerland

The unique highlight of the Celebration was the rich and unique cultural and artistic program. The opening performance with the songs “Continuing the Story of Peace” and “National Festival” brought a solemn and bustling atmosphere of the great national festival, arousing the national pride of Vietnamese people living far from home. In particular, the traditional Ao Dai performance by designer Xuan Hong on the background of folk music, performed by artists from the Vietnamese Cultural Center in France, left a strong impression. The collection with the theme “Pride of Vietnam” consisted of 4 parts: “Dragon - Phoenix”, “River - Mountain”, “Spring Colors” and “Lotus”, honoring the national origin, natural beauty, vitality and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people.

On the background of traditional melodies, the graceful ao dai becomes a “silk river flowing through time”, connecting heritage with modernity, national culture with international friends. In addition, guests experienced 5 spaces of Vietnamese culture and cuisine : from printing Dong Ho paintings, enjoying egg coffee, salt coffee, lotus tea, discovering traditional fine arts, admiring ao dai and Vietnamese silk, to immersing in a buffet with special folk dishes. The performances of monochord, T'rung, K'long Put intertwined created a diverse picture of sound, bringing international friends closer to Vietnamese culture.

Art performance at the celebration. Photo: Anh Hien/VNA reporter in Switzerland

Speaking to VNA reporters at the event, journalist Jean Mussy - President of the Foreign Press Association in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (APES) expressed his honor to participate in the celebration of Vietnam's 80th National Day right in Geneva. He emphasized: "This is an opportunity to promote friendship and increase meetings between delegations". He believes in the dynamism and youth of the Vietnamese people.

The 80th anniversary of National Day in Geneva is not only an occasion to pay tribute to history and affirm the achievements of the renovation and international integration, but also to send a strong message: Vietnam is a peace-loving nation, rich in identity, dynamic, creative and always a reliable and responsible partner to the international community.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/khac-hoa-hinh-anh-viet-nam-co-trach-nhiem-voi-cong-dong-quoc-te-20250917075326633.htm