The Party leader wrote that over the past 80 years of development and growth, the diplomatic sector has overcome countless difficulties and achieved tremendous, historically significant accomplishments, making important contributions to the national construction and defense cause.
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Party General Secretary To Lam |
From the very early days of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and throughout the 30 years of resistance wars against foreign aggressors for national independence and reunification, under the wise and skillful leadership of the Party and the guiding light of President Ho Chi Minh's diplomatic thought, foreign affairs and diplomacy have been a key, pioneering force in successfully safeguarding the young revolutionary government and laying the foundation for the long-term development of the Vietnamese revolution, he noted.
After national reunification, foreign affairs and diplomacy continued to take the lead in gradually breaking the blockade and embargo, promoting international integration, and opening up a favorable diplomatic complexion, thereby making important contributions to the successful implementation of the Party’s Renewal (Doi moi) policy.
With the spirit of serving the Fatherland, foreign affairs - diplomacy have played a worthy role in establishing and maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, steadfastly and persistently safeguarding independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while contributing to building the nation’s strength, capacity, and elevating its international position and reputation as seen today, he affirmed, adding that many outstanding Vietnamese diplomats have taken on important roles in international organizations and have gained appreciations and praises.
Commending their important achievements and contributions, the top leader stressed that the Party and State acknowledge the great contributions as well as the silent sacrifices of those who have remained steadfast and loyal to the revolutionary cause and the country’s foreign affairs over the years.
For future tasks, the Party chief emphasized the need for the sector and those involved to serve the sustainable development of the country in the new era.
General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that, with its proud 80-year tradition, the diplomatic service will continue to play a pioneering role, actively and pro-actively seize opportunities, turn challenges into advantages, and make significant contributions to the successful realization of the strategic goals set forth by the National Party Congress's Resolutions.
Foreign affairs and diplomacy must rise to new heights, truly become one of the key strategic forces in safeguarding the nation early and from afar, maintain a peaceful, stable environment, and firmly protect independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, he wrote, adding that diplomacy must continue to elevate the country’s international standing and reputation, and effectively contribute to the cause of national construction and protection.
The top leader also highlighted the need for close and concerted coordination across all three pillars: Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people-to-people diplomacy, under the leadership of the Party.
Source: VNA