Economic diplomacy contributes to national development: Deputy FM
Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Steering Committee for Economic Diplomacy Nguyen Minh Vu has written an article highlighting how economic diplomacy has positively contributed to the national development and effectively played a role following the directions set forth at the 13th National Party Congress.
OVs visit Truong Sa and DK1 platform in 2023 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🍰 – Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the SteeringCommittee for Economic Diplomacy Nguyen Minh Vu has written an articlehighlighting how economic diplomacy has positively contributed to thenational development and effectively played a role following the directionsset forth at the 13th National Party Congress.
Hewrote that over the past 78 years, the diplomatic sector has always accompaniedthe nation and served the homeland and the people. Right from the mid-1970s when the countrywas nearing reunification, the diplomatic sector recognised the needfor a new direction - economic diplomacy - to serve the country's post-war rehabilitation.
Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Steering Committee for Economic Diplomacy Nguyen Minh Vu (Photo: VNA)
As one of the four pillars of the sector,economic diplomacy is an integral, continuous, and increasingly prioritised aspectof foreign affairs. Its mission is to serve the most practical purposes for nationalsocio-economic development, Vu added. In the near future, he said the Ministry ofForeign Affairs will continue to capitalise on and maximise the nation'sstrength and resources; actively and proactively create a favourable environmentfor peace, security and national development; and efficiently seize cooperation opportunitieswhile ensuring a reinforced strategic balance and harmonious development inrelationships with partners.
OVs in Laos wrap glutinous rice cake for Tet holiday (Photo: VNA)
Priority will be given to promoting key growth drivers such asexport, investment, tourism, agriculture, as well as emerging growth driverslike digital transformation, green development, circular economy, sharingeconomy, innovation. The official said the ministry will also improve the effectiveness ofsupport for sectors, industries, localities, and enterprises engaged ininternational cooperation. On the occasion of the 78th founding anniversary of the diplomatic sector, Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairwomanof the State Committee on OverseasVietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) Le Thi Thu Hang also granted an interview to the Vietnam NewsAgency on the achievements and orientations to preserve and promote the Vietnamese language after two years of following the Politburo’sconclusion on overseas Vietnamese affairs in the new situation.
As 2023 marks the first year of implementingthe project honouring the Vietnamese language in the Vietnamese communities abroad,she said SCOVA has launched the "Ambassadors of Vietnamese Abroad2023" competition with the hope that they will popularise the Vietnamese culture andmotivate the learning of the Vietnamese language in the overseas Vietnamese community.
On September 8 – the Day to honour the Vietnameselanguage, a workshop and a closing ceremony on the Day, the awarding of thetitle "Ambassador of Vietnamese Language Abroad 2023", and the gala"Beloved Vietnamese Language" will be broadcast live nationwide.
🥃 From now to the end of this year, theministry will proceed with the launch of Vietnamese language bookshelves inJapan, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary, among others. Regular activities willcontinue to take place, such as training sessions for Vietnamese teachersabroad, providing teaching and learning materials for the Vietnamese communityin various countries.
Deputy Foreign Minister and SCOVA Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)
The SCOVA also builds a Vietnamese languageteaching website for overseas Vietnamese and launches programmes like "Chao Tieng Viet" (HelloVietnamese Language) and "Dau an Viet Nam" (Vietnam Impressions) on a national TV channel.
♐ It will also partner with various units tohold events in response to the Day, such as a forum on preserving theVietnamese language abroad in Poland, a class and workshop on theVietnamese language in Japan, a Vietnamese-language classes, and the opening of Vietnamese bookshelves in Laos, she added./.
Economic diplomacy should maintain and create more economic cooperation frameworks, including investment and trade agreements, between Vietnam and the US, a diplomat has said.
Economic diplomacy should maintain and create more economic cooperation frameworks, including investment and trade agreements, between Vietnam and the US, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung has said.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 3 attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ virtual conference on promoting the implementation of economic diplomacy serving socio-economic development in the last half of 2023.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan on August 17 signed an action plan for implementing economic diplomacy to help promote agricultural development in the 2023 - 2026 period.
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.
OVs visit Truong Sa and DK1 platform in 2023 (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Steering Committee for Economic Diplomacy Nguyen Minh Vu (Photo: VNA) 
OVs in Laos wrap glutinous rice cake for Tet holiday (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Foreign Minister and SCOVA Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: dangcongsan.vn) 
