Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Vietnamese, international women diplomats
WVR/VNA - On July 10 evening, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spouse met with Vietnamese and international female diplomats on the occasion of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy of the UN (June 24), towards celebrating the upcoming 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s diplomatic sector.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang expressed her honour to serve as a female diplomat, stressing that the foundation for every female diplomat entering the international political arena lies in her nation's historical traditions, cultural identity, and national interests.
By upholding these values and harmoniding national interests with common global goals, diplomats can work together to build peace, foster development, promote solidarity and international cooperation, and nurture sincere and enduring bonds among nations, for a world of peace, cooperation, and development for all, she said.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Vietnamese, international women diplomats: Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VGP) |
Vietnamese has many outstanding female diplomats who have made their mark in the nation's history, most notably Madame Nguyen Thi Binh, the country’s first female Foreign Minister and head of the Vietnamese negotiation delegation at the Paris Peace Conference, Deputy Foreign Minister Hang said.
She affirmed that the generation of female diplomats today takes great pride in the proud traditions of the diplomatic sector and in the exemplary figures who came before them. They are committed to keeping alive the flame of passion and the spirit of service, continuously striving to learn and innovate, contributing to writing new glorious chapters in the sector’s history, driving the country's breakthrough development in a new era, and strengthening the country’s growing relations with other countries and international organisations, she noted.
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| Overview of the meeting. (Photo: WVR) |
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the first female Deputy Minister in the sector, shared: Vietnamese female diplomats are always proud to be part of the diplomatic corps of the Hồ Chí Minh era.
Over the past 80 years, through many generations, Vietnamese female diplomats have continuously grown and made significant contributions to the cause of national liberation and reunification, as well as to the country's renewal, development, and defense.
Vietnamese female diplomats always follow the example set by earlier generations, with outstanding figures such as Madame Nguyen Thi Binh, Madame Phan Thi Phuc, and Madame Ho The Lan. Today, officials and staff working in the field of foreign affairs continue to devote their intellect and dedication to the country’s diplomatic cause, Ambassador Nga affirmed.
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| Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the first female Deputy Minister in the sector, speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis highlighted the pioneering role of Vietnamese female diplomats, emphasising that Vietnamese women have made significant contributions across fields, particularly in positioning Vietnam as a shining example of peace and progress.
She noted that within just a decade, Vietnam has substantially improved its ranking on the global gender equality index and has strongly promoted the UN agenda on gender equality and women's rights.
In the realm of national governance, Vietnam stands out in the region with women accounting for over 30% of National Assembly deputies. Tamesis expressed her hope that more women will assume leadership positions across all levels of government, including in the diplomatic sector, contributing to fair and more sustainable development.
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| UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis speaks at the meeting. (Photo: WVR) |
Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila shared her honour at being the first female ambassador of Romania appointed to Vietnam since 2021, and her admiration for the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people. She affirmed that Vietnam is an exceptionally friendly country that actively encourages women’s participation in all sectors and professions.
Vietnam is not only a beautiful and fascinating country to explore, but also an incredibly welcoming, open, and progressive society for women, she noted.
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| Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila shared her honour at being the first female ambassador of Romania appointed to Vietnam since 2021, (Photo: WVR) |
At the meeting, Prime Minister Chinh highlighted the pivotal role of women in the Vietnamese culture, describing them as the backbone of every family. Vietnamese women have always been held in high esteem and, in today’s society, enjoy equal access to all areas of work.
The Prime Minister noted that over the past 80 years, Vietnam has endured immense sacrifices and long-lasting consequences of war. Emerging from poverty and destruction, the country has achieved remarkable development through tireless efforts. He emphasised that women played a crucial role in that shared journey of resilience and progress.
He affirmed that the Communist Party of Vietnam has no other goal than to achieve national independence and freedom, and to bring prosperity and happiness to the people, an endeavour in which Vietnamese women have made indispensable contributions.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomes international women diplomats at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Prime Minister Chinh said Vietnam is recognised as one of the world’s top 10 performers in implementing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Women currently account for 30.26% of deputies in Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly, a figure higher than the global and regional averages, placing Vietnam at the top among the ASEAPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his Spouse take group photo with Vietnamese and international women diplomats. (Photo: WVR)N Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) members.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomes international women diplomats at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Vietnam is also among the leading countries in terms of female participation in UN peacekeeping operations, with women making up 16% of personnel. Notably, it is one of the few countries that observes two days annually to honour women, including the International Women’s Day (March 8) and the founding anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union (October 20), he went on.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomes international women diplomats at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The Government leader emphasised that Vietnam attaches great importance to the role and contributions by women in all fields including labour, national defence, and production. Highlighting particularly outstanding female diplomats, he mentioned former Vice President and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Thi Binh, as well as other exemplary women in the diplomatic service.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spouse welcome international women diplomats at the event. (Photo: WVR) |
Welcoming women diplomats at the meeting, the Prime Minister wished them good health and continued contributions to the nations and to global diplomacy so as to keep promoting peace, cooperation, and development, advocating multilateralism, and promoting international solidarity.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spouse take a group photo with Vietnamese and international women diplomats. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
To cope with the complex and unpredictable global landscape, he emphasised that a people-centered, comprehensive, inclusive, and global approach is essential.
He also encouraged women diplomats to further contribute to the shared goals of the UN and the development goals of each nation.
