Documentary on President Ho Chi Minh screened in Cuba
(VOV) - The Vietnamese Embassy, in collaboration, with the Cuba-Vietnam Friendship Association, screened a documentary on President Ho Chi Minh in Havana on September 3 as part of activities to mark Vietnam’s National Day.
On September 2, 1945 President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. September 2 has been since observed as Vietnam’s National Day.
At the function, ambassador Dang Van Dung highlighted the significance of the event 68 years ago, as well as the heroic sacrifice of Vietnamese people during the past struggle for national independence and freedom.
He took this opportunity to thank the Cuban people for their heartfelt support and solidarity to Vietnam in the past and at present.
The documentary featuring the late President’s revolutionary life and cause captured great attention from invited guests.
The guests also had the chance to see with their own eyes hand-made Vietnamese fine arts and handicrafts on display, as well as the images of Vietnam-Cuba relations.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Angola held a ceremony on September 2 to mark the National Day.
The Secretary of State for Science and Technology of Angola Joao Sebastiao Teta attended along with over 300 other guests.
Ambassador Do Ba Khoa spoke about the strong connection and friendship between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of both sides’ political determination to increase bilateral cooperation in all fields, especially agriculture, civil construction, social welfare, poverty reduction, labour, education, health care, trade, oil and gas and telecommunications.