Delegates at the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for ExternalRelations Vu Hai Ha has highlighted milestones in foreignaffairs achieved by the legislature in 2023 during an interview recentlygranted to the press.
Ha underscored that 2023 marked the first year the Politburo’s Resolution No.34-NQ/TW dated January 9, 2023 on major orientations and guidelines for the 13th National Party Congress’s foreign policy has been carried out in a concerted and comprehensive manner across all pillars,including activities led by the NA and its committees, friendship parliamentarygroups, the NA Office, and organs under the NA Standing Committee, helping to deepen relations between Vietnam and partner countries and traditionalfriends.
During his overseas trips, NA Chairman Huedelivered speeches on policy issues at research institutes or universities,shared insights into Vietnam's foreign policy in each country and region with acommon spirit: Vietnam is ready to be a friend, a reliable partner, and aresponsible member of the international community, and actively and proactivelyintegrate into the global community for the sake of peace, stability and developmentin the region and the world.
External activities not only promoted theexchange of expertise and professional insights but also enhanced tiesbetween the Vietnamese NA and its international counterparts. Notably, attending the 44th General Assemblyof the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Indonesia, the Vietnamese delegation contributed initiatives pertaining to regional security, socio-economic development, andgender equality, which were applauded by international friends.
According to Ha, Vietnam also made significant contributions to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the 14th AIPA Caucus Meeting and the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians.
The NA’s foreign affairs in 2023 were carriedout actively, proactively, and comprehensively in alignment with thedirectives, resolutions, and conclusions of the Party Central Committee, the NAand orientations on diplomatic activities of the 15th NA towards2030, which have been approved. These efforts contributed to elevating diplomaticactivities as a highlight in the overall achievements of the country.
In 2023, by enhancing relations with keypartners such as the US, China, Russia, and other important countries like theRepublic of Korea and Japan, along with the trend of upgrading ties withvarious nations, Vietnam laid a robust foundation for the foreign affairs of the Party and the State in general, and for Vietnam's diplomacy in particular.
Looking ahead to 2024, it is imperative for theParty and the State, particularly the NA, to actively and proactivelyimplement the frameworks of relations established in 2023, Ha said.
The official emphasised the need to fully tap the benefits of harmonising Vietnam’s relations with partners in line with the spirit of"Vietnamese bamboo diplomacy" mentioned by Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong. This approach, he said, is vital forfostering an environment of peace and stability conducive to nationaldevelopment and the fulfillment of objectives set forth by the 13th NationalParty Congress./.
