NA Chairman meets ambassadors, heads of overseas representative agencies

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ meets up with a delegation of the Vietnamese representative agencies abroad led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn

HÀ NỘI — National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ held a working session in Hà Nội on Thursday with a delegation of the Vietnamese representative agencies abroad led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn, within the framework of the 32nd Diplomatic Conference.

Speaking at the event, Chairman Huệ said diplomatic work has achieved many significant results, both bilaterally and multilaterally, becoming a bright spot among the country’s overall achievements in recent years.

The diplomatic activities of the NA, especially those of the Chairman and Vice Chairpersons, have elevated parliamentary diplomacy into a foremost channel of foreign relations and a source of strength to deepen cooperation with other countries in a profound and effective manner; enhance the country’s international position, particularly in politics-diplomacy, socio-economy and sci-tech. Moreover, these efforts have enlisted external resources to control the COVID-19 pandemic and expand economic, trade and investment cooperation, he added.

He asked ambassadors and heads of diplomatic representative agencies to continue building a professional, comprehensive and modern diplomatic sector, thus enhancing Việt Nam’s reputation and position on the international stage.

The Vietnamese NA and its leaders will continue giving the top priority to the diplomatic sector when considering and deciding on issues within their jurisdiction, with the aim to ensure that the Vietnamese diplomacy’s global standing increasingly improves, aligning with the unprecedented “potential, fortune, position and international prestige” of the country as highlighted at the 13th National Party Congress, he said.

Minister Sơn said apart from joining activities of the 32nd Diplomatic Conference, ambassadors will actively work with ministries, agencies, localities and businesses to collect information and specific suggestions, thus performing diplomatic tasks entrusted by the Party and State, and best meet the country’s development requirements. — VNS