Party General Secretary To Lam has requested Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of representative missions abroad to uphold their pioneering role in grasping, analyzing, and forecasting international situations and local contexts.
He urged them to proactively advise on identifying and addressing challenges early while effectively seizing cooperation opportunities to ensure that no time is lost in promoting substantive relations with partners.
The Party chief made the statement during a working session on January 25 with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of overseas representative missions attending the 14th National Party Congress. The session focused on major orientations for implementing the Congress' Resolution, particularly in the fields of foreign affairs and international integration.
The Party leader emphasized that representative missions must grant high priority to economic, scientific, and technological diplomacy. This includes strengthening market connectivity and promoting technology transfer, innovation, and digital transformation to contribute directly to the implementation of strategic technologies and major socio-economic development projects. He stressed that foreign affairs activities must be "citizen- and business-centric," regarding the effectiveness and satisfaction of people and enterprises as a vital measure of success.
Regarding the newly approved Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, the General Secretary stated that alongside national defense and security, accelerating foreign affairs and international integration is a crucial and regular task. The Congress highlighted the requirement for strategic autonomy and self-reliance as the foundation for deep integration without dependence, ensuring international cooperation goes hand-in-hand with maintaining independence, sovereignty, and national interests.
The Resolution also affirms that the development of foreign affairs in the "new era" must be commensurate with the nation’s historical and cultural stature, reflecting the spirit, will, and aspirations of the Vietnamese people after 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal).
The General Secretary urged the diplomats to deeply internalize the principle of putting national interests above all else. He called for a spirit of dedication, creativity, and a "bold in thinking, bold in action" approach to achieve breakthroughs, while maintaining strict discipline and ensuring that words are translated into concrete, effective results.
In recent times, the Party and State have issued several pivotal strategic documents on foreign policy, including Resolution 59 of the Politburo and Resolution 250 of the National Assembly on specific mechanisms for international integration. Moving forward, the Politburo is expected to issue a specialized resolution on implementing the foreign policy lines established by the 14th Party Congress.
Building on the country’s new stature and strength, the General Secretary noted that representative missions should project the image of a Vietnam that is ready to contribute proactively and responsibly to the international community. They are expected to continue spreading Vietnam's "soft power," promoting the country’s culture and people, while excelling in community work and protecting the legal rights and interests of Vietnamese citizens and businesses abroad.
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