Participants in the Conference: Nguyen Minh Vu, member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Dang Hoang Giang, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the Ministry and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Le Anh Tuan, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the Ministry and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ngo Le Van, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the Ministry and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as more than 400 delegates representing the ministry’s units.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs implements its foreign policy work in a coordinated and effective manner.
Opening the Conference, comrade Nguyen Minh Vu, member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared that 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.
In particular, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was given a new mission 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 of the political system.
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs demonstrated its capabilities by proactively seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges, contributing to creating a favorable foreign policy environment, implementing synchronized and effective foreign policy work, and concluding the 13th National Congress mandate with many important achievements.
These achievements were recognized and praised by Party and State leaders; they are recognized as a pioneering force in maintaining a stable and peaceful environment, mobilizing resources and external conditions for development, and strengthening the country’s position.
Three major breakthroughs in diplomacy.
In his address at the Conference, Le Hoai Trung, member of the Politburo, Party Secretary within the Ministry and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that this conference was of great importance, following the National Party Congress XIV. It aimed to promote democratic spirit and responsible contribution of officials and employees of the Ministry, in accordance with general guidelines regarding the implementation of democracy at the local level. It was also closely related to understanding and implementing the foreign policy and development orientations of the country, in line with the functions and missions of the Ministry.
The Minister affirmed that the Party and the State cherish, recognize, and appreciate the achievements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the contribution of its officials and employees. He expressed appreciation and congratulations to all staff for their efforts in the past year, for overcoming difficulties, and for diligently carrying out a considerable amount of work, meeting increasingly high quality and deadline requirements, thereby concretely and effectively contributing to the country’s overall development.
Considering the important tasks ahead, the Minister highlighted three major breakthroughs for the sector’s work in the upcoming period: “Correct orientation – rigorous discipline – excellent expertise,” with the requirement of “new thinking – new ways of doing things.”
The Minister also urged the entire sector to “rethink” its approach in terms of awareness, implementation methods, and vision for each assigned field and task; and to continue promoting digital transformation, considering it as a key element for changing work methods, operations, and management.
Each sector leader must strengthen discipline and order, strictly abide by Party regulations and state laws on discipline of speech and protection of state secrets, especially in the social media and digital space; fully grasp the new stage of national development and the new requirements and tasks of the sector in order to determine the necessary efforts and determination for their implementation.
Promoting a spirit of creativity and innovation in thinking and methods.
In addition to his professional duties, Minister Le Hoai Trung stated that the Party’s Standing Committee and the Ministry’s leadership pay special attention to the well-being of cadres and employees, and have tasked relevant units to continue researching appropriate remuneration systems.
The Minister also devoted considerable time to reviewing the rich traditions and glorious achievements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during its 80 years of development, under the direct leadership of President Ho Chi Minh since its inception.
Sharing memories of his early days in the sector, the experience accumulated during his career, and his vision for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ development orientation, the Minister urged each official and employee of the Ministry to promote creativity, innovation in thinking and working methods, rigorous discipline, and excellent professional skills in order to collectively build a stronger Ministry of Foreign Affairs; worthy of the proud tradition of the sector and the shining example of past diplomatic operations, and to prepare a strong force to contribute even more to the new era of national development.
