The Year of the Cat, while passed with many difficulties and challenges, is the year that Vietnam's foreign affairs earned significant achievements. In his remark at the 8th session of the 13th Party Central Committee, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong stated that "foreign affairs activities take place vibrantly, continuously and are a prominent highlight in 2023". At the 6th session of the 15th National Assembly, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also claimed that "Foreign affairs and international integration tasks are vibrantly and continuously implemented. They are prominent highlights of 2023, reaching important historical achievements, creating new opportunities to develop the country and enhance Vietnam's position and prestige." The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations staff, specializing in people-to-people foreign affairs, are content and enthusiastic about their contributions to the overall achievements of foreign affairs in 2023.