Prominent at the event were Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien, and others.

In his remarks, Lam recalled the struggle by Hanoi soldiers and residents for liberation, stressing the capital city is now joining efforts nationwide, in renewal and international integration.

Highlighting capital city’s achievements, with its economy reaching about 54 billion USD, and its average per capita income 6,348 USD last year, the top leader said Hanoi also takes lead nationwide in human development index, and education and training.

The leader expressed his hope that, the capital will make greater efforts to be a bright example, and a pride of residents and soldiers nationwide.

On behalf of witnesses to history, Mr. Nguyen Thu, 92 years old, addressed the ceremony. The veteran of the Capital Regiment at the liberation time, expressed his pleasure at the strong development of the capital, wishing the young generation to try their best, actively contributing to the capital and the country’s development./.