The briefing was attended by the U.N. Secretariat’s Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit and representatives from more than 20 major international news outlets, including Reuters, CNBC, Le Monde, Al Jazeera, NHK, Nikkei, Kyodo News, Asahi Shimbun, Xinhua, CCTV, RIA Novosti, TASS and SABC News.
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Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations briefs international media on the upcoming 14th National Party Congress on January 14 (local time). |
Viet provided an overview of preparations for the Congress, stressing its significance as a milestone marking 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal). The gathering will review the realization of the resolution adopted at the 13th Congress, and set goals and orientations for the next phase of the country’s development.
He highlighted notable points in the draft congress documents, including the three “strategic breakthroughs” designed to drive Vietnam into a new era: further improving institutional frameworks, cultivating skilled workforce, and accelerating infrastructure development.
The diplomat also highlighted a proposed shift toward a new growth model centered on science - technology, innovation and digital transformation; the recognition of private sector as one of the most important economic drivers; and the identification of environmental protection linked with socio-economic development as a central task.
On diplomacy, Viet said the 14th Congress will, for the first time, designate diplomacy and international integration as a regular and critical task, on par with national defense and security.
Vietnam stays steadfast in the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralization and diversification of external relations; equality and mutual benefit; and its role as a friend, a trustworthy partner and an active, responsible member of the global community, he said, adding that Vietnam will pursue its national interests to the fullest extent, in line with fundamental principles of international law and the U.N. Charter.
On the occasion, the diplomat also shared updates on Vietnam’s socio-economic performance and diplomatic gains in 2025.
Replying to foreign reporters' questions about Vietnam’s priorities at the U.N. in 2026, the ambassador reaffirmed the country’s strong support for multilateralism and the U.N.’s central role in the global governance system, noting that Vietnam will remain actively and pro-actively engaged in tackling shared global challenges, including by successfully assuming the role of President of the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in April–May.
Source: VNA