A diplomatic legacy to be proud of

A diplomatic legacy to be proud of

Since its establishment in 1945, the Vietnamese diplomatic sector has been serving as a great contributor to national development. Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs, elaborates on such contributions and how the sector will develop in the future.
Promoting diplomacy through creative channels

Promoting diplomacy through creative channels

After 35 years of doi moi, our country has had unheard-of status, strength, prestige, and potential. The economy’s scale and competitiveness have been improved, with the political-social situation stabilised, national defence and security firmly kept, and
Looking forward on back of achievements

Looking forward on back of achievements

Last year was the first in which the whole nation organised many activities to implement the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, ushering in a new period in national renovation. Meanwhile, the world has been undergoing rapid and complicated upheavals.
Comprehensive diplomacy in action

Comprehensive diplomacy in action

Vietnam’s socioeconomic development ambitions will not be reached without strong diplomatic activities. Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs, writes about the country’s foreign policies advanced by the 13th National Party Congress in service of national development.
ASEAN grants UK ‘dialogue partner’ status

ASEAN grants UK ‘dialogue partner’ status

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on August 5 granted the UK the formal status of Dialogue Partner at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, which is the current Chair of ASEAN.
Emphasising the role of holistic efforts

Emphasising the role of holistic efforts

Vietnam is honoured to assume the chairmanship of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the second time during our two-year term.
UNSC debate urges int’l cooperation in mine action

UNSC debate urges int’l cooperation in mine action

Vietnam, as the rotating President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for April, held a ministerial open debate on April 8, focusing on “Mine action and sustaining peace: Stronger partnerships for better delivery”.
Deputy foreign minister visits EP to discuss ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Deputy foreign minister visits EP to discuss ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid a visit to the European Parliament (EP) from January 13 to 16 to discuss the ratification process of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).