Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son addresses the Homeland's Spring programme, an event for overseas Vietnamese to celebrate the Lunar New Year festival in the country, in Hanoi on January 22 (Photo: VNA) So said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui ThanhSon while talking to the press about the outstanding diplomatic achievements of Vietnam inthe recent past, attributing those accomplishments to major contributions by agenciesof external affairs, with the diplomatic sector being the core.
He pointed to the significant accomplishments, such as Vietnam promoted ties with partners to help consolidate the stability ofexternal relations, noting that the country also worked effectively toelevate multilateral foreign relations, which continued to affirm its statureand prestige.
Efforts in external affairs continued helpingfirmly safeguard the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the country; economicdiplomacy was implemented in a strong and increasingly practical and effectivemanner; while cultural diplomacy further popularised images of Vietnam’s land,people, and culture.
Besides, overseas Vietnamese affairs werehandled more comprehensively and strongly, Son went on, highlighting theuniform and effective protection of citizens amid the complex COVID-19pandemic.
The minister held that in 2021, Vietnamesepeople both at home and abroad brought into play the national solidarity,patriotism, and self-reliance to overcome difficulties and challenges.
He noted the attainments last year and during the past 35 years of “Doi moi” (Renewal) have created strong confidence for stepping upsocio-economic recovery and development as well as integration into the world,thereby helping to successfully realise the development aspiration and visionof the Party, State, and people.
The diplomatic sector always goes along with the nation and devotes itself to the Fatherland and people, the official affirmed./.
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