In 2024, Vietnamese diplomacy will reap many positive results.

On the morning of January 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a national online conference to review the work of the Foreign Affairs sector in 2024 and deploy tasks for 2025. Chairing at the Nghe An bridge was comrade Bui Dinh Long, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long chaired the conference at Nghe An bridge point

In 2024, foreign affairs activities, especially high-level foreign affairs, will be vigorously implemented, raising the level of the country's foreign relations. Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 194 countries, upgrading relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, France and Malaysia.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son speaks at the conference. Photo: VGP

This, on the one hand, demonstrates the dynamism and proactiveness of Vietnam's foreign affairs and diplomacy, and on the other hand, shows the importance that countries attach to Vietnam's geostrategic value and role and the desire to promote deeper relations with Vietnam.

Panorama of the conference at Nghe An bridge point.

For Nghe An province, in 2024, foreign affairs and international integration will continue to be a bright spot, contributing to the province's socio-economic development. Nghe An has strengthened the Party's foreign relations with countries with traditional relations such as Laos; the Russian Federation; Cuba and some European countries. Economic diplomacy has also had many changes, opening up new partners and markets such as China, Japan, Australia... In 2024, attracting foreign investment (FDI) to Nghe An will reach 1.75 billion USD, total export turnover is estimated at 3.7 billion USD, import turnover will reach 2.2 billion USD.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long spoke at the conference.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long proposed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continue to accompany and support Nghe An in connecting with countries in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, the United States, India and the European Union. In particular, focusing on economic diplomacy activities, attracting investment, cooperation in the fields of new technology; renewable energy; green economy; At the same time, paying attention to improving the capacity of the staff working in foreign affairs.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a speech at the conference. Photo: VGP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's speech at the conference once again affirmed the leadership and direction of the Party and State leaders and the role of the diplomatic sector in the overall development of the country.

According to the Prime Minister, foreign affairs activities must adhere to the policy of national independence and socialism; continue to implement the foreign policy of independence, autonomy, openness, multilateralization and diversification of foreign relations. Grasp the situation at home and abroad; avoid being passive or surprised in foreign policy towards subjects, partners and localities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the Foreign Affairs sector to accelerate, make breakthroughs, and review the goals of the entire term and 2025 for implementation in 2025. Successfully organize the Party Congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the same time, well organize the country's major ceremonies; strengthen the promotion of Vietnam's image to the world; firmly protect the country's independence and sovereignty, effectively carry out deep and effective international integration...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a speech at the conference. Photo: VGP

At the same time, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed solutions to guide the implementation of the Foreign Affairs sector, including: Foreign affairs activities must serve the growth target of 8%, striving for higher growth in favorable conditions. Maintaining, consolidating and strengthening foreign relations with all countries, especially major countries, neighboring countries and traditional friends. Diplomatic activities must contribute to promoting new productive forces such as new materials, biomedicine, quantum science, new energy, clean energy, etc.

Along with that, the Foreign Affairs sector needs to complete the construction of a streamlined apparatus, take over the apparatus of diplomatic agencies; improve the quality of the staff performing diplomatic work to meet the requirements and tasks in the new situation; create a new diplomatic stature, creating favorable momentum for the country to enter the era of national development.

Hoang Hieu - Canh Toan

Source: https://www.truyenhinhnghean.vn/thoi-su-chinh-tri/202501/nam-2024-ngoai-giao-viet-nam-gat-hai-nhieu-ket-qua-tich-cuc-13d6481/