Deputy FM Hang invited foreign diplomats to savour Vietnamese tea and treats, including bean cakes, mooncakes, and peanut sweets, showcasing the country’s vibrant tea culture and warm hospitality.
The official emphasised Viet Nam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, affirming that the country attaches importance to fostering friendship and multifaceted cooperation with European nations.
She thanked the ambassadors and chargés d’affaires for joining the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s diplomatic service, stressing that the milestone reflects decades of dedication by thousands of diplomats in safeguarding national interests and Viet Nam’s global position. Hang also expressed appreciation to international partners for their support for Viet Nam in building a proactive, humane, and responsible diplomacy.
The official noted that 2025 marks 35 years of the Viet Nam–EU relations, highlighted by the planned signing of a framework cooperation agreement with the EU. She affirmed Viet Nam’s desire to strengthen cooperation and exchanges with Europe, towards further deepening relations in a more substantive and effective manner, contributing to peace, security, and development in the world.
International friends extended congratulations to the Vietnamese people on the 80th National Day, praising the nation’s proud history.
They expressed their delight in experiencing Vietnamese tea, noting that it represents not only a culinary tradition but also a message of happiness, peace, cooperation, and shared sustainable development and prosperity among nations.
