VUFO's 4th Presidium Conference, Session VI: Reporting and approving many key issues on people-to-people relations
	The Amiability Tradition of the Vietnamese People

The conference was attended by Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee; representatives of central ministries and agencies; VUFO leaders, former leaders, and members of the Presidium.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of VUFO, reported that 2024 posed many challenges, but the VUFO system successfully fulfilled its planned objectives. The quantity and quality of activities improved, affirming the role, position, and influence of people-to-people diplomacy in general and the VUFO system in particular. Activities were implemented comprehensively, deepened in substance, expanded in impact, and incorporated new elements. Coordination across the system improved, with member organizations at both the central and local levels prioritizing innovation and enhancing the quality and efficiency of activities.

The Standing Committee and local member organizations diligently adhered to the Central Steering Committee and the Party Committee of the VFF's guidance to review Resolution 18-NQ/TW, dated October 25, 2017, issued by the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on the restructuring of the political system for streamlined, efficient operations.

At the conference. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

The delegates discussed and proposed measures to further enhance the effectiveness of people-to-people diplomacy in the coming time, focusing on training, capacity-building, coordination, and adopting innovative thinking and approaches.

All Presidium members unanimously approved the 2024 work review, the 2025 work orientation and key tasks; the personnel adjustment report of the Presidium; and the review of the 2024 emulation and commendation work.

Delivering his address at the conference, President of the Central Committee of the VFF Do Van Chien said Vietnam's comprehensive achievements in overcoming challenges and meeting socio-economic objectives in 2024. These achievements were credited to the collective efforts of the entire Party, people, and military, with the vital role of three pillars, including Party diplomacy, state diplomacy, and people-to-people diplomacy. He acknowledged VUFO’s contributions to the VFF’s activities in 2024.

For 2025, the VFF President proposed that VUFO actively contribute to drafting documents for the Party Congress at all levels, with a focus on diplomacy and people-to-people diplomacy. Under the motto "Thinking deeply and acting big”, VUFO must clearly define its objectives, methods of implementation, and the responsible parties to join the entire Party, people, and armed forces in entering a new era of development, building a prosperous country and ensuring the happiness of its people. Furthermore, VUFO must continue implementing Resolution 18-NQ/TW effectively, ensuring unity and consensus while enhancing the political system’s understanding of the role and mission of people-to-people diplomacy and VUFO.

President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Responding to the guidance and suggestions from VFF President Do Van Chien, VUFO President Phan Anh Son affirmed that VUFO and its member organizations would uphold their responsibilities and effectively fulfill assigned tasks.

At the meeting, VFF President Do Van Chien presented the Third-Class Independence Medal, awarded by the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, to former President of VUFO Nguyen Phuong Nga, for her outstanding achievements in her service, contributing to the cause of socialism and national defense.

VFF President Do Van Chien presented the Third-Class Independence Medal, awarded by the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, to former President of VUFO Nguyen Phuong Nga. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

He also presented the First-Class Labor Medal to former Vice President of VUFO Nguyen Van Doanh for his exceptional contributions in her service, contributing to the cause of socialism and national defense.

On this occasion, the Presidium of VUFO presented emulation flags to nine units leading in people-to-people diplomacy, two units excelling in peace, solidarity, and friendship work, and one unit for its research, advisory, and external information efforts in 2024. Additionally, 19 collectives and 56 individuals from member organizations were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Presidium of VUFO for their outstanding performance in fulfilling their duties in 2024.

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