The Liberation of the South Day (April 30) is an occasion of great significance for all Vietnamese people. Every year, on this day, when national flags colour streets and every corner with red, the whole country recalls memories of the day to show their gratitude to older generations who devoted their lives for national freedom and independence.
49 years after the historic April 30, with the spirit of "putting aside the past, overcoming differences, promoting similarities, looking towards the future", Vietnam and the USA have been cooperating closely in overcoming the consequences of the war. Both sides consider this a priority in the two countries' relations, helping to build trust and enhance mutual understanding. People-to-people diplomacy significantly contributes to that process.
Ambassador Phan Mai Dung, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva, who was elected as the Chair of the 14th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, presided over the session that started in Geneva on April 29.