Vietnam’s external policy introduced to law students in The Hague
The Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands has held an exchange with international students from The Hague Academy of International Law, introducing them to Vietnam's foreign policy and activities of its diplomatic representative agencies abroad.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh speaks at the exchange. (Photo: VNA)
Amsterdam (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in theNetherlands has held an exchange with international students from The HagueAcademy of International Law, introducing them to Vietnam's foreign policy and activitiesof its diplomatic representative agencies abroad.
Nearly 20 students of various nationalities – France,Senegal, Italy, Japan, and Vietnam, among others – participated in the event.Most of them, including two from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam,were in the final year of their Master's or Ph.D. law programmes, with some alreadyworking in courts or foreign ministries.
Ambassador Pham Viet Anh had an open discussion with thestudents about Vietnam’s key foreign policy principles and fundamental diplomaticpillars, as well as the basic functions and main activities of the country's diplomaticrepresentation abroad.
Ambassador Pham Viet Anh and the participating students in a group photo (Photo: VNA)
The students showed their interest in and raised many questionsabout the international situation, Southeast Asia region, Vietnam'sperspectives, and its approach to current global issues. Their queries were clearlyanswered, reflecting Vietnam's consistent position of respecting internationallaw, supporting peace, cooperation, and reconciliation, and choosing what isright and just, not taking sides.
They also expressed their appreciation of the nation’s foreign policy of independence, proactiveness, openness and active internationalintegration that contributes to building a world of peace, justice, and prosperitybased on international law./.
Vietnam will be part of The Hague Agreement for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, which allows Vietnamese industrial designs to be protected in multiple countries, in the next three months.
The ASEAN Law Forum took place in Hanoi on November 17, focusing on sharing experience in the implementation of mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters within the framework of The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).
A delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Assistant to the Minister Nguyen Minh Vu recently paid a working trip to the Netherlands to strengthen and promote cooperation between the Vietnamese ministry and the The Hague Academy of International Law and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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).
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh speaks at the exchange. (Photo: VNA) 
Ambassador Pham Viet Anh and the participating students in a group photo (Photo: VNA) 
