Deputy Foreign Minister highlights successes of diplomatic conferences
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has highlighted the outcomes of the 32nd National Diplomatic Conference and the 21st national conference on foreign affairs that took place in Hanoi from December 18-23.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🅰 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs LeThi Thu Hang has highlighted the outcomes of the 32nd National DiplomaticConference and the 21st national conference onforeign affairs that took place in Hanoi from December 18-23.
In an interview recently granted to the press, Hang said the 32nd National DiplomaticConference had featured 23 sessions, including nine thematic discussions, and over 300 speeches. The event achieved a high level of consensus on awareness andactions regarding the outcomes of external affairs from the beginning of theterm until now and future orientations, disseminated the resolutions,conclusions, directives, and important initiatives on foreign affairs issued bythe Politburo, the Party Central Committee and its Secretariat, and major aspectsof the "Vietnamese bamboo" in foreign affairs. Delegates also agreed to adopt a resolution and an actionprogramme with specific measures and directions, featuring breakthrough andinnovative contents. According to the official, the conference spread the spirit ofdetermination and innovation throughout the entire diplomatic sector and thoseinvolved in external affairs nationwide. About the 21st national conference onforeign affairs, Hang said as many as 267 proposals and suggestions fromlocalities had been sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the event.
The event focused its discussions on sharing experiences amonglocalities, with many activities connecting localities with internationalpartners.
꧙ Looking ahead, she outlined the ministry’s commitment to assist localities in concretising, institutionalising and performing the policy on foreign affairs and global integration set by the 13th NationalParty Congress; stepping up economic diplomacy in a comprehensive, effectiveand practical manner while drawing global resources for sustainabledevelopment.
Simultaneously, locality-to-locality diplomacy in various areaswill continue, alongside the ongoing training of local officials in charge of foreign affairsin political mettle, competency, and a modern professional stylewith an innovative and creative spirit, she added./.
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Vietnam’s diplomatic sector has reaped positive results in 2023, stated Assistant Professor Beak Yong-Hun from the School of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies under the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Dankook University.
The "bamboo diplomacy" approach, coupled with a flexible foreign policy, has brought numerous achievements for Vietnam in its international relations this year, said Prof. Bharti Chhibber, an Indian expert in Vietnamese studies and ASEAN external policy.
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.
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In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang. (Photo: VNA) 
