The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug. 28 held a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the 65 th anniversary of the diplomatic sector.

Addressing the ceremony, Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh said the diplomatic sector would face higher requirements in the coming time as the world is undergoing new, rapid and complicated developments as a result of globalisation, posing both opportunities and challenges.

At the same time, Vietnam continues accelerating the renewal process and national industrialisation, modernisation and active international integration.

Toward this goal, the diplomatic sector’s leading and overall task in the coming time is to maintain and strengthen the peaceful and stable environment, create favourable conditions and effectively attract outer resources.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem reviewed the magnificent history of the diplomatic sector in the development of the country.

Since being founded and fostered by President Ho Chi Minh, the sector contributed to protecting the nascent revolutionary government and made first steps in establishing ties with friendly countries and with world movements of peace, democracy and progress.

The Deputy PM pointed out that during the years after the country reunified, the diplomatic sector has played an important role in countering the blockade and embargo by hostile forces and winning supports from the international community for the country’s national reconstruction.

After 25 years of reform, the country is enjoying active and effective international exchanges and cooperation and its position in the international arena has been constantly improved, Deputy PM Khiem said.

On this occasion, Vice State President Nguyen Thi Doan presented Ho Chi Minh Order to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its great contributions to national construction and defence./.