PM sets out major tasks in economic diplomacy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assigned major tasks to the diplomatic sector and relevant agencies in economic diplomacy while addressing a plenary session of the ongoing 32nd National Diplomatic Conference on December 21.
PM sets out major tasks in economic diplomacy ảnh 1Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh assigned major tasks to the diplomatic sector and relevant agencies ineconomic diplomacy while addressing a plenary session of the ongoing 32ndNational Diplomatic Conference on December 21.

The leader asked them to continue institutionalisingand concretising instructions of the Party and the State, and relevantdocuments issued by the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and theGovernment with new mindset and strategic visions.

He stressed the need to catch up with global trends,focus on removing obstacles, perfect institutions, promote cooperation, concretiseeconomic commitments and review their implementation.

Other tasks include diversifying markets, products,and supply chains; tapping the potential of the Middle East, Africa and SouthAmerica and Halal markets; carrying forward self-reliance, self-resilience, innovation and creativeness; and enhancing coordination and connectivity with other agencies andlocalities in the spirit of putting businesses and localities at the centre.
Lauding the diplomatic sector’s efforts andperformance over the past time, the Government leader emphasised that economic diplomacymust closely follow domestic requirements, and the sector needs to work harderto raise the efficiency of economic diplomacy.

In his remarks, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui ThanhSon attributed achievements in economic diplomacy to efforts by the entiresector, localities and enterprises, as well as the whole political system andthe national economy.

Participants proposed many solutions to boost traditionalgrowth drivers like export and investment, and to open new development spacesfor the economy in the fields of green growth, digital transformation and semiconductors.

They commended the support of the Ministry of ForeignAffairs and Vietnamese representative offices abroad to localities andbusinesses during the implementation of economic diplomacy, particularly ininvestment and trade promotion, and resources attraction./.
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