With its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development as well as diversification and multilateralisation of external relations, Vietnam has affirmed its rising role and position in the region and the world.

The first Cambodia visit by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc in his new capacity has demonstrated the Vietnamese Party’s foreign policy of giving the top priority to developing ties with neighbouring countries, as well as the Vietnamese Party, State and people’s sentiments to Cambodian people.

The Foreign Ministry held a conference in Hanoi on December 20 in both online and offline formats to popularise the content of a cultural diplomacy strategy till 2030 which was promulgated by the Prime Minister on November 30, 2021.

The importance of strong relationships built on trust, integrity, support and influence has not been underestimated in the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy over the last years.

A Lao official has highly valued Vietnam’s open foreign policy of diversification and multilateralisation of foreign relations and being a friend of all countries as seen in its support for other countries in the COVID-19 combat.

VOV.VN - The first National Conference on Foreign Affairs is expected to create unity in awareness throughout the Party, the people, and the army, with the aim of effectively carrying out the foreign policy and guidelines adopted at the 13th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 26 attended the 38th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit virtually held by Brunei which is currently holding the ASEAN Chair in 2021.

The Foreign Ministry held the first conference of honorary consuls of Vietnam abroad in both virtual and in-person forms on October 14 with about 150 connection points.

VOV.VN - A delegation of the Vietnam National Assembly led by its chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will attend the 42nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) from August 23-25.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam-US defence cooperation over the years has brought about practical results, contributing to strengthening the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.