Diplomacy helps raise Vietnam’s position in international arena: veteran diplomat
Over the past five years, Vietnam’s external affairs have produced outstanding results, thus helping consolidate national security, create favourable conditions for economic development and elevate the country’s position in the international arena.
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Over the past five years, Vietnam’s external affairshave produced outstanding results, thus helping consolidate national security,create favourable conditions for economic development and elevate the country’sposition in the international arena.
The affirmation was made by Vietnamese Ambassador to IndiaPham Sanh Chau in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency onachievements of the diplomatic sector during the 12th National PartyCongress tenure and expectations for the upcoming 13th tenure.
In the 12th tenure, the diplomatic sector has completedmany great tasks, notably its effective response to changes in the world,creating a new position and strength to safeguard sovereignty over sea andislands and territorial integrity, consolidating a peaceful, stable andfavourable environment for development, and amicably handling arising problems.
The relations with other countries, particularlyneighbouring nations and big powers, have been further deepened, whilemultilateral diplomacy has witnessed an important transition, from activelyparticipating in to proactively getting engaged in building and formingimportant multilateral institutions, Chau said.
He went on to say that international integration andeconomic diplomacy have been stepped up, with the signing of the RegionalComprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement a highlight, and citizenprotection has been carried out promptly and effectively.
The sector has also worked proactive and resolutely in thefields of democracy and human rights, and made efforts to improve theefficiency of cultural diplomacy and external information.
The sector has truly turned risks into opportunities and transformedopportunities into advantages for the country, Chau affirmed.
A street decorated to welcome 13th National Party Congress (Photo: VNA)
Regarding the diplomatic work as mentioned in the 13th Congress’s draft documents, the diplomat said that the content continues toinherit the Party’s wisdom from the previous tenures and contains newdevelopment steps in conformity with the country’s new position and power, itscurrent diplomatic environment, as well as the complicated and unpredictablesituations of the world and the region.
According to him, the draft documents highlight the key roleand important contributions of external affairs to national construction,defence and development, and for the first time affirm the diplomatic sector’spioneering role with three main targets of creating and maintaining a peacefuland stable environment, mobilizing outside resources to develop the country,and improve its position and prestige.
An important new point of the 13th Congress’sdraft documents is defining national interests as the lodestar for externalaffairs, Chau added./.
Images of Vietnam’s flag flying at the Army Games 2020, UN peacekeeping operations, and ASEAN meetings over the years prove the significant role of defence diplomacy in improving the prestige and position of the army and the country in the international arena.
International economic integration was a bright spot in Vietnam’s external affairs activities in 2020, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to keep a close watch on, and resolutely and persistently fight to firmly protect Vietnam’s sea and islands sovereignty and legitimate interests in the East Sea.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung on January 15 called on correspondents from foreign press agencies and cultural and press attachés as well as representatives from foreign agencies in Vietnam to help in promoting the country’s image among international friends.
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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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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New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau (Photo: VNA) 
A street decorated to welcome 13th National Party Congress (Photo: VNA) 
