Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Greece diplomatic relations and the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2

Kỷ niệm 50 năm thiết lập quan hệ ngoại giao Việt Nam-Hy Lạp và 80 năm Quốc khánh 2/9

Delegates attending the event.

On the evening of September 22, in Athens, the Vietnamese Embassy in Greece solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Greece diplomatic relations and the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.

Attending the ceremony on the Greek side were First Vice President of the National Assembly Ioannis Plakiotakis, Deputy Minister of Development Stavros Kalafatis, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the National Assembly, the Communist Party, local authorities, businesses, universities, scholars, reporters from Greek news agencies and Greek friends, along with many guests including Ambassadors, Charge d'Affaires of various countries, representatives of diplomatic corps in Athens and the Vietnamese community in Greece.

First Vice President of the Greek Parliament came to congratulate Vietnam on National Day.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Pham Thi Thu Huong emphasized the historical significance of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, and the achievements that Vietnam has made over the past 80 years. From a war-torn country, Vietnam has risen to become a symbol of peace, stability and hospitality with more than 17 million international visitors each year.

From a backward economy, Vietnam has risen to the top 32 countries in the world in terms of GDP size, and the top 20 countries with the largest trade and foreign investment. GDP growth in the first 6 months reached 7.52%, a record in the past 15 years.

With a geostrategic location in the heart of the dynamic Southeast Asia region, a population of over 100 million people, Vietnam has become an attractive destination for investors around the world. From a besieged and isolated country, Vietnam now has diplomatic relations with 194 countries, established a network of comprehensive partnerships or higher with 38 countries and is an active member of more than 70 international organizations.

In those successes, Vietnam always remembers with deep gratitude the valuable support and assistance of international friends, including Greek friends.

Deputy Minister of Development of Greece came to congratulate Vietnam on National Day.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on April 15, 1975, the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Greece has been continuously strengthened and developed in many fields. The two sides regularly exchange high-level delegations and support each other at regional and international forums.

Vietnam highly appreciates the important role of Greece in the European Union and the Mediterranean region. Believing that with common aspirations for peace, stability and sustainable development, along with complementary strengths and common vision, Vietnam and Greece will continue to strengthen cooperation, especially in the fields of trade, maritime transport, tourism, education and cultural exchange, bringing practical benefits to the people of the two countries.

First Vice President of the Greek Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis speaks.

Speaking at the ceremony, First Vice President of the Greek Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis sent congratulations to Vietnam on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as well as the achievements that Vietnam has made in socio-economic development, helping to bring an increasingly better life to the people.

According to the Vice President of the Greek Parliament, the image of Kostas Sarantidis, a Greek with the Vietnamese name Nguyen Van Lap, wearing Vietnamese military medals and being awarded the title of Hero of the Vietnamese People's Armed Forces, is a testament to the relationship between the two countries as well as the love and admiration that the Greek people have for Vietnam.

With common points of love for peace on the basis of upholding the principles of the United Nations Charter, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, pride in the historical and cultural traditions and economic development of both countries in recent times, the Vietnam-Greece friendship will be further consolidated and developed, especially in areas with great potential for expanding cooperation in economics, trade and technology.

It is believed that the upcoming official visit to Greece by Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai will contribute to further tightening inter-parliamentary relations, thereby promoting relations between the two countries.

Visitors to the photo exhibition area.

In a friendly and cordial atmosphere, the guests visited the photo exhibition introducing the country and people of Vietnam, watched video clips celebrating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day, a documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Greece, enjoyed a special traditional art program, directly interacted with artists and also enjoyed dishes with bold Vietnamese flavors.