At a meeting in Hanoi on February 5, Mr Dung said as representing Vietnam in foreign countries, the ambassadors, heads of representative diplomatic missions and general consuls should work hard to raise the country’s profile in the international arena.

He noted that Vietnam has increased its status regionally and globally, has become an ideal destination for foreign businesses, and has integrated deeper into the world economy.

The ambassadors should explore the markets in their countries of residence and proposed measures to promote trade, investment and tourism between Vietnam and these countries, said Mr Dung.

He also asked them to protect the legitimate rights of Vietnamese nationals and introduce the image of Vietnam abroad.