Enhancing information and cultural efforts in preparation for APEC Vietnam 2027

WVR - On April 8, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, Head of the Subcommittee on Information and Culture of the National APEC 2027 Committee, chaired the second meeting of the Subcommittee to discuss tasks to be implemented in 2026 in preparation for APEC 2027.

Attending the meeting were members of the Subcommittee on Information and Culture, including leaders from the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, key press agencies, and representatives from the People's Committee of An Giang Province. The meeting also saw the participation of the APEC 2027 Secretariat and other subcommittees within the National APEC 2027 Committee.

Enhancing information and cultural efforts in preparation for APEC Vietnam 2027
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, Head of the Subcommittee on Information and Culture of the National APEC 2027 Committee, speaking at the meeting. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang emphasized the crucial role of communication and cultural activities for APEC Vietnam 2027, particularly in widely promoting the image of a dynamic, innovative, culturally rich, and hospitable Vietnam to international friends. To achieve this, under the motto of six clear objectives, ministries, sectors, and localities need to identify their assigned tasks to implement according to the Subcommittee's work plan for 2026 and 2027.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang stressed that this is a peak time for preparation efforts; the time from now until the end of the year is limited, and with a substantial workload, it requires close coordination, cooperation, unity, and professionalism from all members of the Subcommittee.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang also urged members to be proactive and creative, enhancing early propaganda efforts for APEC 2027 in Vietnam starting this year.

Enhancing information and cultural efforts in preparation for APEC Vietnam 2027
Members of the Subcommittee on Information and Culture of the National APEC 2027 Committee speaking at the meeting. (Photo: Thanh Long)

At the meeting, subcommittee members agreed on the work plan for 2026-2027, stating that each member should concretize their assigned tasks to ensure effective, synchronized, unified, and comprehensive implementation of propaganda and cultural efforts.

Members also contributed many important ideas on setting directions and methods for early propaganda efforts for APEC 2027, utilizing new media approaches on social networks, and leveraging science and technology to create a widespread effect, thereby promoting Vietnam's image to the public, businesses, and international friends.

Concluding the meeting, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang urged subcommittee members, with the highest sense of responsibility, to promptly implement their assigned tasks; additionally, they should closely coordinate with the standing unit, the Press and Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to ensure that propaganda and cultural activities always lead the way, contributing to the overall success of APEC Vietnam 2027.

Enhancing information and cultural efforts in preparation for APEC Vietnam 2027
The second meeting of the Subcommittee on Information and Culture of the National APEC 2027 Committee. (Photo: Thanh Long)
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