Attended the Conference: Nguyen Minh Vu, member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Dang Hoang Giang, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the Ministry and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Le Anh Tuan, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the Ministry and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ngo Le Van, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the Ministry and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as over 400 delegates representing the ministry’s units.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs implements its work on foreign policy in a coordinated and effective manner.
During his opening speech at the Conference, Comrade Nguyen Minh Vu, member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated in 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would carry out its tasks in a context of unprecedented global and regional changes since the Cold War, and the country would enter a new phase of development.
Particularly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been given a new responsibility by taking over the functions of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Central Committee and some tasks of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly, thus becoming the coordinating body for foreign policy activities in the political system.
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demonstrated its capabilities by proactively seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges, contributing to the creation of a favorable foreign policy environment, implementing synchronized and effective foreign policy work, and concluding the 13th National Party Congress term with many significant achievements.
These achievements have been recognized and praised by Party and State leaders; they are acknowledged as a pioneering force in maintaining a stable and peaceful environment, mobilizing resources and conditions for development, and strengthening the country’s position.
Three major advances in diplomacy.
In his speech at the Conference, Le Hoai Trung, member of the Politburo, Party Secretary at the Ministry, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed this conference was of great importance, following the 14th National Party Congress. It aimed to promote democratic spirit and responsible contribution of the Ministry’s officials and employees, in accordance with general guidelines on implementing democracy at the local level. It was closely related to understanding and implementing foreign policy and development orientations of the country, in line with the Ministry’s functions and tasks.
The Minister asserted that the Party and State cherish, recognize, and appreciate the achievements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the contributions of its officials and employees. He expressed gratitude and congratulations to the entire staff for their efforts over the past year, for overcoming difficulties, and for diligently carrying out a significant amount of work meeting increasingly high quality and deadline requirements, thereby concretely and effectively contributing to the country’s overall development.
