Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. Photo: VOV

For the diplomatic sector, 2021 can be viewed as a year full of many special events and milestones reflected domestically, globally, and particularly in the diplomatic sector, Son said, as cited by VOV.

The diplomatic sector has successfully completed its tasks and made remarkable contributions to the country’s Covid-19 fight.

Last year witnessed the 13th National Party Congress, an important political event that sketched out a strategic vision on national defence and development until the middle of the 21st century, the Vietnamese diplomat stated.

The important decisions set out during the course of the congress serve as a great source of momentum for the entire political system and people, he stressed.

The National Conference on Foreign Affairs opened both in-person and virtual forms on December 14. Photo: baoquocte.vn

Furthermore, 2021 marked the first-ever National Conference on Foreign Affairs, along with the 31st Diplomatic Conference and the 20th National Conference on Local Diplomacy which was held with the aim of implementing guidelines on external affairs adopted at the 13th National Party Congress and conclusions made at the National Conference on Foreign Affairs.

Reviewing the various achievements recorded by the diplomatic sector in 2021, FM Son said it had further contributed to promoting the image of Vietnam as a nation of independence, self-reliance, innovation, and dynamism boasting rich characters and traditions, as well as being a faithful friend and a reliable partner.

Amid the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the diplomatic sector has sought ways to carry out activities in all aspects, he said.

Son highlighted the strong development of relations between the nation and global partners, especially its neighbours, traditional friends, and strategic and comprehensive partners.

Leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, ministries, and agencies also participated in major multilateral regional and international events and activities, whilst making active and responsible contributions to international affairs.

The minister attributed the numerous achievements to the leadership of the Party, the instruction of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, the flexible and effective management of the Government, in addition to the direct engagement in external activities of Party, State, Government, and NA leaders.

The power of the diplomatic sector has been formed through close coordination occurring between Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people-to-people diplomacy, along with between diplomacy and national defence and security, as well as the support of people and businesses, he said.

With regard to continued global uncertainties, the FM underlined the necessity of the diplomatic sector continuing to follow principles whilst pursuing targets and staying active in adapting to the new situation in a flexible, creative manner.

Vietnam fulfills UNSC non-permanent membership

Permanent representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy (centre) and representatives of Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincents & the Grenadines and Tunisia at the ceremony to mark the end of the term of five non-permanent members of the UNSC for 2020-2021. Photo: VNA

Vietnam has completed all the goals set out in the 2020-2021 term with the cooperation of colleagues from other member countries of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy has said.

He made the statement at a ceremony to mark the end of the term of five non-permanent members of the UNSC for 2020-2021, which took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the US, on December 31.

These five countries include Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincents & the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam.

Quy also said that Vietnam's participation in the UNSC was to promote and be based on its objectivity, transparency and unity as well as the legitimate interests of all relevant parties.

The Vietnamese diplomat affirmed that to fulfill its pledge to promote compliance with the UN Charter and multilateralism, Vietnam has always upheld the contents of all activities of the UNSC.

Vietnam has striven to push a people-centred approach in seeking sustainable and reasonable solutions to settle disputes via peaceful measures and to address global concerns, as well as promoting humanitarian policies towards vulnerable groups.

The highlight of these efforts is the fact that Vietnam has proposed the UNSC to adopt the UNSC President's Statement on "Upholding the UN Charter in the maintenance of international peace and security," the Resolution on "Protecting the essential infrastructure to people's lives," and many other documents and activities, he said.

The representative of Vietnam thanked the valuable trust and support of UN member countries as well as the effective cooperation and coordination from members of the UNSC in the 2020-2021 term.

He also sent his best wishes to the five countries about to take up the position of non-permanent members of the UNSC, expressing his belief that these nations will contribute to and promote the council's affairs.

Participants at the event informed attendees of their achievements and contributions to the UNSC in the past two years, and expressed their gratitude for the support of the UN member countries as well as the coordination of the member countries of the UNSC.

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