Hanoi, Sept. 12 -- A series of special events were held in Maputo, Mozambique, to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025) and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mozambique.

The ceremony took place at Independence Square, a symbol of the Mozambican people's resilience located beside an avenue named after President Ho Chi Minh. It was attended by senior government and FRELIMO Party officials, parliamentarians, diplomats, business representatives, scholars, and the Vietnamese community in Mozambique.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin highlighted Vietnam's achievements over the past 80 years of independence and nearly four decades of...