People diplomacy, NGOs critical to Vietnam’s foreign relations: Deputy
People diplomacy, NGOs critical to Vietnam’s foreign relations: Deputy PM
Vietnam places great importance to the people diplomacy and the role of non-governmental organizations (NGO) in its foreign policy, stated Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at a New Year gathering in Hanoi on January 25 of representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps and NGOs in Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung meets representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps and NGOs in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam places great importance to the people diplomacy andthe role of non-governmental organizations (NGO) in its foreign policy, stated DeputyPrime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at a New Year gathering in Hanoi on January 25 ofrepresentatives of the foreign diplomatic corps and NGOs in Vietnam.
Dungsaid that the people diplomacy and NGOs have become an important factor inboosting cooperation and trust among countries and nations, helping make relationshipsdeeper, stable and sustainable.
Vietnamhas received precious support from the peace-loving community during the resistancewars as well as national re-construction and international integration, henoted, adding that in the current time, international friends and NGOs havestill accompanied Vietnam during the poverty reduction and socio-economicdevelopment, as well as in implementing the Millennium Development Goals andthe current Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
“Wehave seen your footprints in most remote areas, together with us, to bring stablelife and livelihood to the needy, especially for the most vulnerable groups,ensuring that no one is left behind,” he underscored.
Nosingle country is able to deal with traditional and non-traditional challengessuch as climate change, poverty and epidemics, he said, stressing the need for multi-sectoralcooperation among public, private and non-state sectors, as well as closercoordination at the international level to deal with specific matters.
Withtheir experience, resources and partnership network, NGOs can join hands intackling socio-economic problems in each locality and community in Vietnam,said the Deputy PM.
Heaffirmed Vietnam’s wish to foster cooperation with international organizations,pledging to create optimal conditions for them to operate in Vietnam for inclusiveand sustainable growth, heading to the completion of the SGDs.
Onthe occasion of the upcoming traditional New Year of Vietnam, Deputy PM Dungextended wishes to ambassadors, chargé d’affaires and representatives from internationalorganizations and NGOs in Vietnam.
Healso lauded the operational outcomes of the Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisations (VUFO) in 2018, making important contributions to commondevelopment of the country.
Onbehalf ofdiplomatic corps in Hanoi, Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rondon Uzcateguicongratulated Vietnam for the country’s achievements in national constructionand development. He expressed his wish that Vietnam will sustain its economicgrowth and gain more successes in its external relations.
Thediplomat said he hope that the upcoming Year of the Pig will be a year of happiness,harmony, dialogue and common interest.-VNA
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As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung meets representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps and NGOs in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) 
