Hanoi, Sept. 11 -- The Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria hosted a ceremony in Sofia on September 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - Bulgaria diplomatic ties.

In her speech, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet reviewed Vietnam's 80-year evolution from its fight for independence to its current status as a vibrant, globally integrated economy. She highlighted Vietnam's rapid and stable economic growth, its aspiration to become the world's 20th largest economy, and its 17 free trade agreements with key partners, including the European Union.

Nguyet expressed gratitude to international partners, including Bulgaria, for their support and cooperation over the past...