Economic diplomacy should be carried out comprehensively, concertedly: minister
Given the complicated and unpredictable developments in the world, economic diplomatic activities need to be deployed quickly and concertedly while closely following the guidelines, orientations and needs of the country as well as in line with the strengths of partners and localities, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said on July 6.
Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chairs the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Given the complicated and unpredictable developments in the world, economicdiplomatic activities need to be deployed quickly and concertedly while closely following theguidelines, orientations and needs of the country as well as in line with thestrengths of partners and localities, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.
He made the instruction at a meeting held in Hanoi on July 5 toreview economic diplomacy in the first six months of 2022 and set forth tasksfor the rest of the year.
Son asked concerned units to invest resources, and furtherimprove the timeliness in economic research and advice, especially on world economic trends, as well as in forecasting and assessing the impacts on Vietnam so as to recommend appropriate solutions.
While applauding the efforts of ambassadors, heads ofrepresentative offices at home and abroad, the minister requested agencies involved in economic diplomacy to bemore proactive in comprehensively and synchronously implementing tasks, creatinga synergy among all diplomatic pillars to deploy economic diplomacy fordevelopment.
To build on positive results achieved in the first half ofthis year, Son ordered the representative agencies to coordinate in earlypreparation of specific plans and contents to serve high-level external affairsactivities.
It is necessary to closely link economic diplomacy withpolitical, cultural diplomacy and other external activities, he said, emphasisingthe need to put people, localities and businesses at the centre of economic diplomacy to ensure their effectiveness.
Participants at the meeting agreed that economic diplomacyhas been actively and comprehensively implemented since the beginning of theyear, making positive contributions to the country’soutstanding socio-economic achievements.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has shifted strongly to economicdiplomacy to serve economic recovery along with the country's transition to a safeadaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of international tradeactivities, they said.
MOFA andVietnamese representative missions abroad have stepped upresearch work, vigorous꧒ly implement external activities, especially those at high level, in which priority is given to enhancing cooperation in economy, trade, investment, energy and agriculture. /.
A seminar was held on December 10 in virtual and in-person forms for heads of Vietnamese representatives abroad and businesses, aiming to seek measures to promote the economic diplomacy to serve the country’s development.
A conference aimed at connecting foreign diplomatic corps and business associations with Vietnamese localities and businesses took place in both face-to-face and online forms on December 13.
The important achievements in external affairs last year affirmed the clear-sighted foreign policy of the Party and State, the support and consensus of the entire political system and people, and the close coordination among all-level authorities and sectors.
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The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chairs the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
