Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space

WVR - On the morning of August 28, as part of the national achievement exhibition "80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19/1945- August 19/2025) and National Day on September 2, Party and State leaders, along with the diplomatic corps, visited the exhibition space of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune of Hanoi
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
With the theme "Diplomacy in the Ho Chi Minh Era: 80 Years of dedicated service to the nation", the exhibition space offers visitors meaningful stories about the 80-year development journey of Vietnamese diplomacy. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Party General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and other Party and State leaders visited the exhibition space. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Sơo toured the exhibition space. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Here, hundreds of images, documents, and valuable artifacts, meticulously selected from various domestic and international sources, are on display, including many documents being revealed for the first time. Each film and photo vividly depicts the crucial and consistent role of diplomacy in establishing and maintaining a peaceful, stable environment and maximizing external resources and favorable conditions to serve the country's strategic goals, enhancing Vietnam's position on the international stage. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was one of the first ministries established in the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, personally founded by President Hồ Chí Minh, who also served as its first Minister. Over the past 80 years, from the early days of nation-building through both the French and American wars, diplomacy has been a vital front contributing to the nation's ultimate victory. In the subsequent 40 years of renovation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continued its pioneering mission, coordinate with other ministries and sectors to achieve numerous accomplishments, positioning Vietnam not only on the world map but also as a beacon in the region and globally. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, and Deputy Ministers "check-in" at the space simulating the podium at the United Nations headquarters. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission Nguyễn Trọng Nghĩa visited the Foreign Affairs exhibition space. (Photo: Thành Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Head of the Party Central Committe's Commission for Information and Education, Mass Mobilisation Nguyen Trong Nghia takes a commemorative photo at the United Nations podium. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Notably, representatives from embassies and international organizations visited and listened to presentations on the historical milestones, events, and significant achievements of Vietnamese diplomacy over the past 80 years: from the struggle for national liberation and reunification to the efforts in establishing and maintaining a peaceful, stable environment for national development. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki enthusiastically participated in interactive activities at the exhibition space. (Photo: Thành Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
In an interview with the World and Vietnam Newspaper, Canadian Chargé d'affaires in Vietnam Leigh McCumber expressed admiration for the impressive achievements of the S-shaped country in preparing and organizing such a large-scale and significant event in a short time. This clearly reflects the creativity, diligence, and perseverance of the Vietnamese people on their journey to develop the country and become a hub of innovation. "On behalf of Canada, I would like to extend my congratulations to the Government and people of Vietnam on the occasion of the 80th National Day. Wishing you health, prosperity, and happiness in the future. Congratulations!", the diplomat emphasized. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Party and State Leaders, foreign diplomats visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs Exhibition Space
The diplomatic corps take a commemorative photo with Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang. (Photo: Thanh Long)

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