The event was attended by Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Deputy President of the Senate Nur Jazlan bin Tan Sri Mohamed, representatives of diplomatic missions and international organisations, and a large number of Vietnamese people in Malaysia.
In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Ngoc Linh recalled the nation’s glorious milestones, from the historic moment when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam, to the country’s remarkable journey to become one of the world’s 40 leading economies.
He emphasised that under the leadership of the Party and Government, Viet Nam is entering an “era of national rise” with the ambition of becoming an innovation hub and ranking among the world’s top 30 in digital competitiveness and e-government by 2030. This era, he noted, focuses on breakthrough development to elevate Viet Nam’s position in the international community by maximising domestic strengths, particularly in science, technology, and innovation.
Linh reaffirmed Viet Nam’s strong commitment to green growth, digital transformation, and net-zero emissions by 2050. He appreciated the support from international partners over the past 80 years and reaffirmed Viet Nam’s targets by 2030, including being among the top three in Southeast Asia for artificial intelligence research, and a hub for leading global technology enterprises.
The diplomat also highlighted a key milestone in Viet Nam – Malaysia relations, noting that the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024. He stressed that Viet Nam is proud to be Malaysia’s only comprehensive strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
For his part, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan extended warm congratulations on Viet Nam’s National Day. Together with Ambassador Linh, he joined in the ceremonial cake-cutting, symbolising solidarity and friendship between the two countries.
Overseas Vietnamese participants also expressed heartfelt emotions. Ma Ri Dam, head of the liaison board for the Cham ethnic community in Malaysia, said she was deeply moved to attend the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day. She said she felt happy and proud to witness the glory of the nation and hoped Viet Nam will grow stronger and stand shoulder to shoulder with world powers.
Meanwhile, expatriate Dinh Thu Ha expressed pride in witnessing Viet Nam’s achievements and the growth of the Vietnamese community in Malaysia.
Malaysian guests also shared their sentiments. Professor Ruhanas Harun, an expert on Vietnamese history and culture at the National Defence University of Malaysia, said she was touched to be invited to share the joy of the Vietnamese people. She remarked that remembering the struggle for independence is crucial as it embodies national pride in the historical traditions.
Similarly, Lee Yon Siang from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah said he was impressed by the atmosphere of the event, which gave him deeper insight into the Vietnamese culture, from traditional attire to unique cuisine.
The ceremony took place in a solemn yet warm atmosphere. International friends also enjoyed a photo exhibition on Viet Nam’s land and people, a graceful ao dai (traditional long dress) performance, cultural shows, and traditional Vietnamese dishes.
