Breakthroughs in foreign policy enhance Vietnam’s prestige in int’l arena
Breakthroughs in Vietnam’s foreign policy have enhanced the confidence and prestige of Vietnam in international friends and partners, journalist Gaston Fiorda, an expert on Southeast Asian affairs for the Argentine national radio station, told Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Buenos Aires.
Journalist Gaston Fiorda, an expert on Southeast Asian affairs for the Argentine national radio station (R) (Photo: VNA)
Buenos Aires (VNA) - Breakthroughs in Vietnam’s foreign policy haveenhanced the confidence and prestige of Vietnam in international friends andpartners, journalist Gaston Fiorda, an expert on Southeast Asian affairs for theArgentine national radio station, told Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondentsin Buenos Aires.
Fiorda emphasised that anywhere in the world, Vietnam alwayscreates serious, clear, frank, sincere, open and friendly relationships. Fromsuch a consistent stance and policy, Vietnam has established win-win partnerships with the world's leading powers,including the US.
According to him, the country’s role and position ininternational organisations has been improved, demonstrated through itssuccessful term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations SecurityCouncil during 2020-2021. Its responsible and active contributions to majorinternational issues, for world peace and prosperity, are the basis for other countriesto put their trust in Vietnam.
In addition, Vietnam also has an important voice in manyother multilateral organisations, he stated.
For the Latin American region, Fiorda said that Vietnam hasalways received special affection not only because of its heroic history in thestruggle for national independence in the past, but also thanks to its greatachievements in the nation building and development cause.
In recent years, Vietnam’s relations with nations in LatinAmerica have been consolidated and expanded continuously, especially ineconomics, trade and investments, thanks to its flexible, consistent, open andfriendly foreign policy.
The Argentine journalist affirmed that the success inVietnam’s external affairs has been reflected through its fine diplomaticrelations with 196 nations and territories, and the Communist Party of Vietnam’sties with about 120 political parties around the world.
He expressed his hope that with policies adopted during the13th National Party Congress earlier this year, Vietnam will reapmore fruits in the nation development and development, and renewal cause, inwhich the foreign policy surely continues playing a leading important role./.
Foreign friends have expressed their impression on Vietnam’s achievements, especially those in external affairs, over the past 35 years of renewal process.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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Journalist Gaston Fiorda, an expert on Southeast Asian affairs for the Argentine national radio station (R) (Photo: VNA) 
