September 3, 2025

Japanese Communist Party Vice Chair Ogata Yasuo, who is in charge of the JCP International Commission, on September 2 attended a ceremony held in Hanoi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s declaration of independence.

On the previous day, Ogata, along with representatives of world political parties, attended a meeting held with Communist Party of Vietnam leadership members including General Secretary To Lam.

Asked to speak, Ogata congratulated the 80th independence anniversary, and referred to two historical events that took place in Vietnam in 1945: the August Revolution and the Declaration of Independence on September 2. He said that these events have historical significance as they opened up a new era of national liberation where peoples’ struggle for freedom and independence across the globe achieved victory, resulting in the eventual collapse of colonial rule.

He explained his view that national liberation movements in the 20th century advanced structural changes in the world, which led to the mainstream in today’s world where peoples of the world pursue peace and social progress under an international order based on laws and universal principles of human rights, such as national self-determination, sovereignty, equality, and the peaceful solution of conflicts.

He said that Vietnam has achieved remarkable development under the Doi Moi (innovation) policy line, expressing his hope for Vietnam’s further contribution to regional and global peace and development.

CPV General Secretary Lam said that the independence declaration 80 years ago was a landmark event which put an end to French colonization and paved the way for Vietnam’s national independence. He said that for the past 80 years, Vietnam, enjoying international solidarity and national unity, has overcome all difficulties and garnered much success. He expressed his solidarity with world political parties which stood in solidarity with the Vietnamese people fighting for national liberation. He also expressed his determination to unite with citizens worldwide who champion peace and social progress.

At the meeting venue, Ogata exchanged greetings with the CPV general secretary and said that he hopes to continue working together with the CPV on common international issues. Lam thanked Ogata for his participation in the anniversary celebration and welcomed Ogata’s proposal.

Ogata handed the JCP Central Committee’s congratulatory letter to the CPV Central Committee Secretary and Vietnam’s Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.