President presents appointment decisions to ambassadors, heads of representative agencies abroad

President Vo Van Thuong and ambassadors and heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong onJanuary 9 handed over appointment decisions to 26 ambassadors and heads ofVietnamese representative agencies abroad for 2024-2027, and assigned tasks tothem.

Addressing the hand-over ceremony, Thuong asked thediplomats to follow instructions of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong atthe 32nd National Diplomatic Conference last December to fulfilltheir tasks.

He also asked them to carry forward significantachievements the diplomatic sector made in 2023, reminding them of bothopportunities and challenges ahead.

Stressing the importance of the 2024-2027 tenure toimplementing resolutions adopted at the 13th National Party Congress,Thuong said the ambassadors and representative agency chiefs need to keep a close watch on thesituation at home and in host countries to provide consultations for the Party andthe State in building foreign policies and enhancing external relations.   

President Vo Van Thuong speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Foreign relations should serve economic development,he said, highlighting cultural diplomacy should be prioritised as it plays a crucial role inpromoting the image of Vietnamese land and people.

The leader also requested the diplomats to promotemultilateral diplomacy, actively and responsibly participate in regional andinternational mechanisms and forums, and well perform their important task ofcitizen support./.

VNA