PM fetes diplomatic corps on National Day

At a banquet given to the foreign diplomatic corps in Hanoi on August 31, on the occasion of Vietnam’s 67th National Day (September 2), PM Dung thanked governments and people worldwide, foreign ambassadors, charge d’affaires and chief representatives of international organisations for their valuable assistance and effective cooperation with Vietnam. 

The relationship between Vietnam and the international community has seen new developments, he noted. 

With the motto “a trustful friend and partner and a responsible member of the international community”, Vietnam has been active in integrating into the region and the world, contributing to international forums, including ASEAN, the East Asia Summit (EAS), the Non-Aligned Movement and other forums within the United Nations, said the PM. 

Vietnam continues to implement its commitments when joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO), to accelerate its regional economic cooperation and participate in the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, he added. 

He said he hopes Vietnam will receive further support, assistance and cooperation from international friends. 

Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rondon Uzcategui, who is acting head of the diplomatic corps, congratulated Vietnam on its National Day. 

He said diplomatic relations between Vietnam and other countries are developing with the opening of new foreign embassies in the country and the establishment of Vietnam’s diplomatic agencies worldwide. 

Vietnam has set up bridges of friendship, solidarity and cooperation with many regions, he said, adding that this active diplomatic policy is attributable to the country’s position as a trusted partner and a responsible member of the international community with commitments of international integration, peace, cooperation, development and multilateralism. 

He wished Vietnam success in achieving the goal of becoming a prosperous and developed nation.