Vietnamese Embassy in Chile celebrates 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day
WVR - On September 9, in Santiago, the capital of Chile, the Vietnamese Embassy held a solemn ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025) and National Day (September 2).
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| Overview of the ceremony. |
The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Rodrigo Olsen Olivares, Acting Deputy Foreign Minister of Chile; Ms. Patricia Aburzua Munoz, President of the Chile-Vietnam Cultural Friendship Institute, along with over 200 guests, including representatives from ministries, government, National Assembly, political parties, diplomatic corps, defense attachés, businesses, journalists, Chilean friends, and the Vietnamese community in Chile.
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| Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong speaking at the event. |
In his speech, Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong affirmed that the event of President Ho Chi Minh proclaiming the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, not only marked the foundation of an independent nation but also opened a new era of freedom and happiness for the entire nation.
Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese people overcame all difficulties, achieved independence, unified the country, successfully implemented the Doi moi (Renewal) process, and transformed Vietnam into a peaceful, stable, friendly, and dynamic nation on the international stage.
Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong highlighted Vietnam's remarkable achievements over the past 80 years. Over nearly 40 years of Doi moi, Vietnam has overcome the aftermath of war and emerged as one of the dynamic economies in the region and the world. The per capita income in 1990 was about 100 USD, but by 2024 it had increased to 4,700 USD, raising the economy's scale to nearly 500 billion USD, ranking third in ASEAN.
Currently, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 194 countries, is a member of over 70 international organizations, has trade relations with 230 countries and territories, participates in 17 new-generation free trade agreements, and is vigorously implementing administrative reforms at all levels.
Vietnam aims to develop into a high-income developed country by 2045 based on the "four pillars": Promoting science, technology, and innovation; proactively integrating deeply into the international community; strongly developing the private economic sector; comprehensively renewing the work of building and enforcing laws.
The Ambassador emphasized the close friendship between Vietnam and Chile, stemming from the historic meeting between President Ho Chi Minh and President Salvador Allende in May 1969, and continued with Chile becoming one of the first Latin American countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1971.
The official visit of President Luong Cuong to Chile in November 2024 also marked an important milestone, further deepening the relationship between the two countries.
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| Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong and Ambassador Rodrigo Olsen Olivares, Acting Deputy Foreign Minister of Chile. |
On behalf of the Chilean Government, Acting Deputy Minister Rodrigo Olsen expressed his honour to participate in the commemoration, congratulating Vietnam on celebrating many significant historical milestones in 2025, such as the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, and National Day on September 2.
Mr. Rodrigo Olsen expressed admiration for the heroic history of the Vietnamese nation. Acting Deputy Minister Rodrigo Olsen also reaffirmed the significance of President Luong Cuong's visit to Chile in November 2024. During the visit, the two sides signed many important cooperation documents in fields such as defense, agriculture, and culture.
Additionally, Mr. Rodrigo Olsen highly appreciated the recent bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font in July 2025 on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
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| Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong and his spouse with ASEAN Ambassadors. |
Furthermore, the cooperative relationship between the two countries at multilateral forums continues to be strengthened, especially in mechanisms where both countries are members, such as the United Nations, APEC, and CPTPP.
Mr. Rodrigo Olsen expressed hope that the friendship between Chile and Vietnam will continue to develop in all fields, worthy of the cooperation potential of each nation.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in Chile organized a photo exhibition on the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh and launched a painting contest on Vietnam-Chile relations to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (March 25, 1971 - March 25, 2026). The award ceremony for the contest is expected to take place in March 2026.
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| Staff and family members of the Vietnamese Embassy in Chile. |
(Source: Embassy of Vietnam in Chile)
