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| Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung hosts a Spring and Longevity Celebration for retired officials. |
Attending the event were, Member of the Central Party Committee, Permanent Deputy Secretary, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong, and Member of the Central Party Committee, Deputy Secretary, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, along with former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Foreign Affairs Committee.
The gathering took place in the warm atmosphere of the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse. This meaningful annual event embodies the spirit of “Remembering the Source”, expressing gratitude to the generations of Ministry leaders, officials, civil servants, and employees who have contributed to the development of the diplomatic sector. It is also an opportunity for generations of diplomatic officials to reflect on traditions, share pride, and affirm their commitment to accompany the nation in its new development phase.
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| Chairman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Retiree Club Nguyễn Văn Đắc speaks at the gathering. |
Speaking at the gathering, Chairman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Retiree Club Nguyen Van Dac expressed his emotions and pride at reuniting in the festive atmosphere of the Party and the New Spring. On behalf of the Club, Nguyen Van Dac shared that this year's traditional Tet holds special significance as the diplomatic sector continues to receive recognition and high evaluation from the Party and State leaders. At the 14th National Party Congress, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung was elected to the Politburo, while Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu and Deputy Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong were elected to the Party Central Committee. The Retiree Club Chairman considered this a significant milestone, affirming the increasingly prominent position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the political system.
“This is not only an honour for the individuals entrusted but also a great encouragement for the entire sector,” emphasized Nguyen Van Dac. As the nation enters a new development phase, these achievements further motivate the cadre team, including retirees, to continue accompanying, sharing experiences, and contributing intellect to the common cause.
The Chairman of the Retiree Club also expressed appreciation for the thoughtful care from the Ministry and functional units towards retired officials. Even after leaving their positions, these officials maintain close ties with the sector and receive both material and spiritual attention. “None of us are forgotten,” this sincere affirmation received widespread support from the attending delegates.
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung expresses deep emotions upon reuniting with former leaders and colleagues who have guided and accompanied him throughout his career. |
At the gathering, listening to the sharing from the Retiree Club representative, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung expressed deep emotions upon reuniting with former leaders and colleagues who have guided and accompanied him throughout his career. Minister Lê Hoài Trung shared that, for him, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not just an administrative agency but a “space of affection”, where his career began and his ideals of serving the nation were nurtured.
Reflecting on the sector's development, the Minister emphasized significant organizational changes, particularly the merger between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Foreign Affairs Committee, the Party Committee for Overseas Affairs, and several other functional units. This restructuring not only aims to meet organizational reform requirements but also to enhance the comprehensive leadership of the Party over foreign affairs, ensuring unity between Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people's diplomacy.
Minister Lê Hoài Trung stated that, in the context of rapidly changing, complex, and unpredictable international situations, foreign affairs face increasingly high demands. The diplomatic sector must simultaneously fulfill two essential tasks: maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for development and making practical contributions to the nation's socio-economic, scientific, and technological development. Diplomacy should not only involve attending conferences or bilateral and multilateral exchanges but also create tangible value, support businesses, promote investment cooperation, technology transfer, and market expansion.
Additionally, the Minister mentioned internal tasks such as accelerating digital transformation, strengthening discipline across the sector, restructuring the cadre team towards streamlining and efficiency, and promoting the expert mechanism and ranking system to ensure deep professional requirements while aligning with general organizational regulations. The Minister affirmed that these are crucial tasks requiring high determination and consensus from the entire sector.
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung with former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Foreign Affairs Committee. |
In his speech at the gathering, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung emphasized the special role of previous generations, stating that the heartfelt opinions and accumulated experiences of retired officials are valuable resources that need to be harnessed. He expressed his hope that the predecessors will continue to care for, accompany, and support the sector in the new phase.
Concluding the gathering, Minister Lê Hoài Trung extended New Year wishes to all retired officials and their families for health, happiness, and prosperity. He reaffirmed his belief in the tradition of solidarity, courage, and intelligence of the diplomatic cadre team.
The gathering, held in anticipation of the Bính Ngọ Lunar New Year 2026, not only strengthens the bond and continues the tradition between previous and current generations of Vietnam's diplomatic sector but also contributes to reinforcing trust, awakening responsibility, and determination for the entire sector to continue advancing in the “new era”, making increasingly worthy contributions to the cause of national construction and defense.
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