Hanoi (VNA) – The Directive 25-CT/TW of the Party CentralCommittee’s Secretariat marks a breakthrough in multilateral diplomacy, as this is the first time theParty has issued a comprehensive document outlining the trajectoryfor the entire political system in the field via long-term strategies, goals, and measures, said Minister of Foreign Affairs BuiThanh Son.
Speakingat a conference in Hanoi on January 25, the minister lauded this directive as a catalystpropelling multilateral diplomacy to new heights.
He said over five years since its issuance, the directive has contributed to remarkable achievements across diversedomains, from ensuring global peace and security to fostering development andelevating Vietnam's standing within multilateral frameworks.
Delegatesat the conference unanimously praised the synergy and close collaboration amongthe Party, State, National Assembly, and people-to-people diplomacy, which they said have improved the overall effectiveness ofmultilateral foreign affairs.
Laudinglast year's foreign affairs as an "impressive highlight" inthe country's accomplishments, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attributedthat to the Party's sound policies, the direct involvement of high-rankingleaders, and the seamless coordination across ministries, agencies, andlocalities.
To furtherintegrate the contents of Directive 25 into the country's diplomaticactivities, he emphasised the need for a profound shift in both mindset and action, and a strategic focus on enhancingforecasting capabilities, delivering timely and precise consultation to assertVietnam's influence on the international stage in alignment with the country's priorities and resources.
The Deputy PM also highlighted the necessity of refining legal frameworks anddomestic policies, cultivating a skilled workforce through targeted training,intensifying communication work, and ensuring ample financial resources forglobal engagement./.