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30th Diplomatic Conference opens in Hanoi

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh affirmed at the 30th Diplomatic Conference which opened in Hanoi on August 13 that the diplomatic sector has completed the major tasks set by the 12th National Party Congress.
30th Diplomatic Conference opens in Hanoi ảnh 1Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh opens the 30th Diplomatic Conference (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA)– Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh affirmedat the 30th Diplomatic Conference which opened in Hanoi on August 13that the diplomatic sector has completed the major tasks set by the 12th National Party Congress.

Opening theconference, the head of the diplomatic sector noted that the diplomatic sectorhas contributed to mobilising external resources for national growth,protecting national independence, sovereignty, territory and maintainingpeaceful and stable environment for development, as assigned by the leader ofthe Communist Party of Vietnam at the previous Diplomatic Conference.

Addressing theconference, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong also shared the praise forthe diplomatic sector, noting that in the past three years, especially in 2017,the sector recorded various important achievements and became a bright spot inthe country’s success.

Particularly, thesector has made important contribution to boosting the country’s economicgrowth, he said, underlining the fact that since 2016, the country has seen ahigher economic growth than the average in the 2011-2015 period, while all macro-economicindications have been positive, especially foreign investment and import-exportrevenue.

Total foreign direct investmentin 2017 reached 35.88 billion USD, up 44.4 percent year on year, setting arecord high in 10 years, of which 17.5 billion USD was disbursed, a rise of10.8 percent over 2016.

At the same time, donorsalso committed over 3 billion USD in official development assistance forVietnam to 2020.

The number of foreigntourists to Vietnam hit a record 13 million.
30th Diplomatic Conference opens in Hanoi ảnh 2Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the conference (Photo: VNA)

So far, 71 countrieshave recognised Vietnam’s market economy. Vietnam has signed 12 free tradeagreements with partners, with 10 already taking effect, said the Party chief.

He stressed thatdiplomatic activities have played an important role in enhancing the positionof Vietnam in the world arena, and deepening and consolidating the relationsbetween Vietnam and other countries, especially prioritised and importantpartners.

To date, Vietnam hasset up strategic partnership with 16 countries, comprehensive partnership with11 countries and special strategic partnership with Laos and Cambodia, while acceleratinginternational integration in all fields, and promoting its active role atregional and global institutions.

The attainments have provedthat the foreign policy set by the 12th Party National Congress andthe Party’s relevant policies related to foreign affairs are correct, he said.

“Vietnam alwayspursues the consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace,cooperation and development, multilateralising and diversifying relationship,and actively and proactively integrating into the world for national benefits,”he stated.

The Party chiefhighlighted that issues of core interest require Vietnam to raise a strongervoice and take a more active stance, first of all in the region.

He asked the sector tocontinue implementing the Party’s guidelines on foreign policy for the overallgoal of maintaining a peaceful and stable environment favourable for the causeof national construction and defence, while resolutely and persistentlysafeguarding national independence, sovereignty and legitimate interests inline with international law.

It is crucial to staypersistent and judicious in the settlement of complicated external maters,including those related to sovereignty and territory, he underscored.

The Party GeneralSecretary also requested the sector to enhance the efficiency of externalactivities, especially in economic and security-defence cooperation with othercountries.

The diplomatic conference, which was initiated in 1957, convenes everytwo years to provide a venue for the diplomatic sector to reach consensus onawareness, resolve and action to effectively implement the Party and State’sforeign policy.

 The 30th edition is expected todiscuss measures to maintain the effective implementation of the 12th NationalParty Congress’s resolution, which emphasised the tasks of protecting nationalindependence, sovereignty, unification and territorial integrity, maintainingpeace and stability to serve national development, expanding diplomaticrelations, effectively implementing international integration and continuing toraise the country’s position and prestige in the international arena. -VNA
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Western Australia regards Vietnam as an important partner in Southeast Asia, and wishes to expand cooperation in its areas of strength.

The Vietnamese FM proposed that the two sides strengthen political trust through high-level exchanges, while maintaining existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam–Angola Intergovernmental Committee and Political Consultations between the two foreign ministries.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 4 sent a message of congratulations to Mette Frederiksen on her re-election as Prime Minister of Denmark.

The new development model must place people at the centre as the objective, driving force and key actor of development. All development policies should aim to improve people’s material and spiritual well-being, creative capacity, dignity, opportunities for advancement and equitable access to development benefits, said top leader To Lam.

The two sides agreed on several practical initiatives and cooperation programmes to build on existing achievements, support the development of both capitals, and strengthen the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Let every Vietnamese begin with one concrete action: planting and caring for a tree, reducing the use of single-use plastics, conserving energy, sorting waste, protecting water resources, keeping beaches clean, and promoting green lifestyles, wrote top leader To Lam.

Vietnam has full historical evidence and legal grounds to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa in accordance with international law, said spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on June 4.

Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 - 9, while Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet will pay an official visit to Vietnam and participate in the forum from June 8 - 9.

Vietnam has been and will continue to engage in discussions and work with the US in a constructive and cooperative manner to address remaining differences, based on the bilateral and multilateral trade commitments of both sides.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Tay Ninh is home to 14 Indian-invested projects with total registered capital of about 108 million USD. These projects are mainly engaged in industrial production and processing, including garment manufacturing, rice bran oil production, sugar production, seed processing and agricultural product processing.

Commenting on General Secretary and President Lam’s keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Thai scholar Supalak Ganjanakhundee said the Vietnamese leader identified three interrelated crises shaping the current global landscape - the crisis of international order, the crisis of development models and the crisis of strategic trust.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the Vietnam Trade Union to reform more rapidly, deeply and substantively. It must work together with the State, enterprises and training facilities to improve workers’ professional qualifications, digital skills and adaptability.

VGCL President Nguyen Anh Tuan said achievements obtained over the past ternure reflect the close guidance of the Party, effective coordination among State agencies, local authorities, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organisations, support from employers and, above all, the dedication and innovation demonstrated by trade union officials, members and workers across the country.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

On the East Sea issue, Giang reaffirmed Vietnam’s and ASEAN’s consistent stance on maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight, settling disputes by peaceful means in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and stressed the need for the early finalisation of an effective, substantive, and legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea.

Timor-Leste Prime Minister to visit Vietnam, attend 3rd ASEAN Future Forum

Vietnam always treasures the traditional and fraternal relations between the two parties and countries, PM Hung said.

The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence would continue to create favourable conditions for the armies of both countries to deepen practical and effective defence cooperation in the years to come.

Veeramalla Anjaiah, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies in Indonesia, said the keynote address by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue came at a highly opportune moment and at a forum of particular significance to global and regional security.