Viet Nam's foreign affairs tasks in 2021
Viet Nam is entering 2021 with its head held high while its new stature and strength are the results of 35 years of Doi Moi (renewal), political solidarity, public trust and support, and the dedication of foreign ministry staff.
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| Viet Nam can be proud of its progress in national development and international integration. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
2021 will be the first year of implementing resolutions of the 13th National Party Congress, the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan, and the 10-year Socio-Economic Development Strategy, creating a foundation for realizing aspirations for development and elevating Viet Nam’s international status.
The central task of Vietnamese diplomacy in 2021 will be to implement the foreign policy set out by the just-concluded 13th National Party Congress, continue in-depth integration into the world, deepen relations with other countries, defend Viet Nam’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, promote peace, mobilize resources for national development, and elevate Viet Nam’s status globally.
During the COVID-19 pandemic which has profoundly impacted all aspects of life around the world, Viet Nam's foreign policy has aimed to meet challenges, take advantage of opportunities and develop external resources in order to make Viet Nam a developing middle-income country with the modern industry by 2025, a developing high-middle income country with the modern industry by 2030, and a developed high-income country by 2045.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu said, “To do this, three things need to be done diplomatically: First, deepen relationships between Viet Nam and its strategic and comprehensive partners. More attention should be paid to promoting economic cooperation, science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, education, and training. Second, coordinate defense and security and the external channels of the Party, State and people. We need solid cooperation to protect our interests, deal with threats to national security, and meet traditional and non-traditional security challenges.”
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong noted that "Never before has Viet Nam's stature in the international arena been as high as it is today." In 2021, Viet Nam will continue to promote multilateral diplomacy, be an active and responsible member of the international community, and jointly and effectively handle shared challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh pointed out that “Viet Nam continues its proactive integration through activities at the UN Security Council. In ASEAN, we must promote the achievements attained during Viet Nam’s ASEAN chairmanship and maintain ASEAN’s development momentum and 2020 initiatives. Viet Nam has joined or signed free trade agreements and will continue to have free trade deals ratified. Opportunities created by these deals must be seized. The most important tasks are maintaining a peaceful, stable environment, preserving national independence, and protecting Viet Nam’s sovereignty over its sea and islands.”
The Political Report of Viet Nam’s 13th National Party Congress applauded Viet Nam’s remarkable diplomatic achievements. In 2020, a challenging year, Viet Nam assumed the dual role of ASEAN Chair and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, cooperation between Viet Nam and other countries was maintained and developed, with several new FTAs being signed or taking effect. It seems the more challenges Viet Nam faces, the more brightly it shines. Viet Nam can be proud of its progress in national development and international integration.
(Source: VOV)
