Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Nguyen Kim Doanh at the ceremony to mark the 72nd anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution Day (August 19) and National Day (September 2). (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania organised aceremony on September 2 to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Vietnam’sAugust Revolution Day (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Speaking at event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Nguyen Kim Doanh recalledthe nation’s glorious days 72 years ago when the country rose up against theFrench colonialists to gain independence under the leadership of President HoChi Minh.
He also informed overseas Vietnamese in Tanzania of the country’s economy,politics-security and external affairs in the first half of the year, as wellas new development steps in Vietnam-Tanzania relations.
The ambassador lauded efforts made by the Vietnamese community to overcomechallenges in the host nation while expressing his hope that more Vietnamesebusinesses will set foot in this potential market following achievements ofViettel Tanzania.
Historical images of President Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration ofIndependence at Ba Dinh Square 72 years ago, officially giving birth to theDemocratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, wasscreened on the occasion.
A similar ceremony was held by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vladivostokcity, Russia, on September 1, with the attendance of 200 guests and Russianfrends.
Meanwhile, a football tournament called Vientiane Cup 2017 was organised onSeptember 2, aiming to raise funds for disabled children, lonely elderly peopleand disadvantaged households in Laos. The move helps create good images ofVietnamese community among Lao friends.-VNA
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