Foreign diplomats in Vietnam have provided opinions on Vietnam’s achievements during its period of “Doi moi” (renewal), most notably its economic development, containment of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the forward momentum of the country.
The diplomatic corps and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam are invited to attend the opening and closing sessions of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 2, heard a meeting on January 18.
Images of Vietnam’s flag flying at the Army Games 2020, UN peacekeeping operations, and ASEAN meetings over the years prove the significant role of defence diplomacy in improving the prestige and position of the army and the country in the international arena.
Vietnam’s diplomatic sector overcame numerous challenges throughout 2020 to create, grasp and optimise new cooperation opportunities, thus contributing to the country’s progress towards development, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
With their gentle and loving nature, female Vietnamese officers in UN Peacekeeping Missions have gained the trust and respect of the local communities in their host countries, contributing greatly to successful operations
The National Assembly recently passed a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for next year, with the majority of deputies agreeing with economic proposals tabled and the goal of recording GDP growth of about 6%. This is a reasonable growth rate, deputies said, and fully achievable.
Since the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was established on September 2, 1945, the country has risen from a zero-budget nation, which had to call for contributions from citizens, to a middle-income country with a dynamic economy.
The 13th National Party Congress needs to be well prepared and organised in order to bring the country to a new development period, Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has said.
A ceremony was held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on May 18 to mark the 130th birthday of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890-2020).
Regardless of the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam is forecast to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, according to international organisations.