In her remarks, Xuan stressed the importance of diplomacyto national development as well as regional peace, stability and development, andthe huge tasks for the sector amid global uncertainties.
The diplomatic sector, including Vietnamese representative agencies abroad, should be on the forefront of national construction and defence, and shouldchange the mindset constantly in response to the situation, she said.

The diplomats should work to promote cooperationbetween Vietnam and other countries across spheres and utilise both bilateraland multilateral diplomacy, Xuan continued.
She also asked the ambassadors to play a more activerole in economic diplomacy, while paying attention to cultural diplomacy and people-to-peoplediplomacy with innovative, suitable forms.
Xuan noted her belief that the ambassadors will outstandingfulfill their assigned tasks.
On behalf of the ambassadors, Ambassador Ngo Huong Nam pledged to make all-out efforts to complete the tasks, contributing toenhancing the friendship between Vietnam and other countries./.