75th National Day of Vietnam celebrated in Switzerland

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland Le Linh Lan recalled Vietnam’s 75-year history since President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the independence of the nation in Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on September 2, 1945.

After nearly 35 years of Doi moi (renewal), Vietnam has made remarkable achievements in many fields, from economics, diplomacy and culture to security-defence, as well as continually enhanced its reputation as an independent nation which has been active in global integration as well as a trustworthy partner and responsible member of international community, she said.

The ambassador also highlighted Vietnam-Switzerland relations since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1971 and emphasized that Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening the friendship and multi-faceted partnership with the nation.

She also appreciated the cooperation prospects between the two sides in the context of negotiations on a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, being close to finalization and the two nations about to mark the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic establishment in 2021.

On this occasion, the embassy screened a documentary film about the journey of 75 years of Vietnam.

This is also an opportunity for Party members, officers and employees of Vietnam Representative agencies in Switzerland to continue their efforts to contribute to building the country, especially while the whole Party and the entire people are organizing Party Congresses at all levels toward the 13th National Party Congress./.