Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA) The leader elaborated on the principles of nationalindependence and socialism, and stressed that policies and strategies should be adjustedflexibly, noting Vietnam stands ready to be a friend, and a reliable andresponsible partner of all countries.
Pointing to complex and unpredictable developments inthe region and the world, he urged diplomats to keep a close watch on thesituation to make accurate forecasts, especially those for external shocks.
The strength of the nation should go in tandem with that of the era, and the national interests should be in harmony with internationalmissions and responsibilities, the Party chief continued.
He laid an emphasis on solidarity and consensus withinthe entire Party, army and population, stressing that a sound foreign policyand the effective implementation of specific policies will contribute tocreating high consensus in the political system, national unity, and internationalsupport.
Meanwhile, relevant institutions and policies needto be perfected, and mechanisms to combine Party diplomacy, State diplomacy andpeople-to-people diplomacy with diplomatic activities across spheres reformed and perfected in order to create synergy, promote dynamism andinnovation, and raise the efficiency of external relations, he said.
The Party leader noted that more attention should bepaid to consolidating the apparatus and building a contingent of diplomatswho must meet requirements in all terms of politics, morality and professionalqualifications.
Trong expressed his belief that Vietnam’s diplomaticsector will further grow in a modern and comprehensive manner, adhering to the“bamboo diplomacy” concept, and carry forward its pioneer role in nationalconstruction and defence.
The 32nd National Diplomatic Conference, to lastuntil December 23, brings together leaders and former leaders of the Ministry ofForeign Affairs, ambassadors, and heads of Vietnamese representative officesabroad, among others.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA) The official urged the participants to analyselimitations in the work and their subjective and objective causes, and soonmaterialise the Party chief’s instructions through programmes, projects andaction plans in an effort to strengthen the diplomatic sector./.
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