President applauds diplomatic sector's contributions to Fatherland safeguarding
President Vo Van Thuong highly valued the diplomatic sector’s contributions to national defence while attending a conference held in Hanoi on April 6 to review the 10-year implementation of the Party Central Committee’s resolution on the strategy for safeguarding the Fatherland in the new context.
President Vo Van Thuong speaks at the conference in Hanoi on April 6. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong highly valuedthe diplomatic sector’s contributions to national defence while attending a conferenceheld in Hanoi on April 6 to review the 10-year implementation of the PartyCentral Committee’s resolution on the strategy for safeguarding the Fatherland in the new context.
Addressing the event, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son saidthat bringing into play its pioneering role, the diplomatic sector, togetherwith defence, security and other forces, has successfully carried out theresolution, issued at the eighth session of the 11th-tenure PartyCentral Committee in October 2013.
Vietnam’s relations with partners have become increasinglysubstantive and stable, substantially helping to create and maintain a peacefuland stable environment for national development; firmly defend national independence, sovereignty,unity, and territorial integrity; and defeat all sabotage plots taking advantageof democracy, human rights, and ethnic and religious affairs.
The implementation of the Fatherland safeguarding strategyhas helped boost comprehensive and intensive integration into the world,elevate multilateral diplomacy, and increase Vietnam’s presence at internationalforums and organisations to promote the country’s stature and reputation in theworld. The pillars of the Party’s diplomacy, the State’s diplomacy, and people’sdiplomacy have been coordinated closely, harmoniously, and effectively,according to the minister.
Addressing the event, President Vo Van Thuong, head of thesteering committee for the review of the resolution implementation, highly valued diplomaticachievements which have greatly contributed to national construction andsafeguarding, especially in helping maintain a peaceful and stable environment for developing thecountry, and protecting independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorialintegrity.
Hepointed out that as the international situation is changing complicatedly, posing new issues in external affairs and national safeguarding, the ForeignMinistry needs to continue grasping and implementing the orientations set inthe Party’s resolution as well as major directions issued by the Party.
He asked the ministry to keep upholding the pioneering role of diplomacyin protecting the Fatherland early and from afar; thoroughly grasp PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s directions about the characteristics of Vietnam’sdiplomacy; and further intensify relations with other countries and partners,reinforce political trust while guaranteeing national interests.
TheState leader also requested the diplomatic sector to step up economic diplomacy and continue working closely with defence, security,other sectors, and all-level authorities to increase research and provide forecasting and strategic advice in response to new requirements of national defence in the new context./.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has highlighted the role of multilateral diplomacy in realising the dream of building Vietnam into a modern industrial country by 2045 in his recent article published on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet).
The diplomatic sector will continue improving public consular services, both at home and abroad, to contribute to the common efforts in post-pandemic recovery and development, an official has said.
The Government has recently issued a resolution approving an action programme on accelerating economic diplomacy for national development for the period from 2022 to 2026.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 9 chaired a conference on the implementation of the Government’s action programme materialising a directive by the Party Central Committee's Secretariat on economic diplomacy and its key tasks this year.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with 16 ambassadors and chiefs of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad for the 2023-2026 tenure in Hanoi on March 16, before they set off for work in 48 countries and territories worldwide.
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.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
President Vo Van Thuong speaks at the conference in Hanoi on April 6. (Photo: VNA) 
