President: The peace-building role of diplomacy throughout history

The workshop was held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), with the participation of leaders and former leaders of the Party, State and Ministry of Foreign Affairs ; leaders of central departments, ministries and branches, revolutionary veterans, historical witnesses, international friends, domestic and international scientists.

President Luong Cuong attends the International Scientific Conference: “50 years of national reunification: The role of diplomacy in peace-building in history and present”

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Speaking at the workshop, President Luong Cuong affirmed that the peace- building role of Vietnamese diplomacy has been demonstrated throughout historical periods, from the struggle for national liberation and reunification to building and developing the country in peacetime.

In the 40 years of Doi Moi, diplomacy has made many practical contributions to great achievements of historical significance. From a backward country, heavily devastated by war, Vietnam is now in the top 35 leading economies in terms of GDP scale, and the top 20 leading economies in terms of international trade.

From a besieged and isolated country, Vietnam now has diplomatic relations with 194 countries, establishing a network of 34 countries with comprehensive partnerships or more, including all permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, all G7 members, 18/20 G20 economies, and all ASEAN countries.

The President affirmed that half a century has passed, but the struggle for national independence, national reunification, and the construction and protection of the Fatherland has left many valuable lessons for diplomacy.

For Vietnam, these are lessons on creatively applying Ho Chi Minh's ideology and diplomatic style; upholding the spirit of independence, self-reliance, and self-improvement; combining national strength with the strength of the times; closely following the motto "using the unchanging to respond to all changes," always steadfast in the strategic goal of national independence associated with socialism, yet very flexible in strategy.

It is also a lesson on the importance of close coordination between foreign affairs, national defense, security, economy and other key areas in protecting and building the Fatherland; a lesson on promoting the role of overseas Vietnamese - an inseparable part of the Vietnamese ethnic community.

For international friends, the historic victory of April 30, 1975 and the strong revival and development of Vietnam are typical examples of a resilient, indomitable, peace-loving, friendly and very humane nation.

President Luong Cuong speaks at the conference

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"Half a century has passed, but the struggle for national independence, national reunification, and the construction and protection of the Fatherland has left many valuable lessons for diplomacy. Therefore, in the context of the world witnessing many turning points and historical changes, Vietnam is deeply aware that the future and destiny of the country are closely linked to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the whole world," the President stated.

Entering a new era, an era of national growth, according to the President, Vietnam consistently pursues a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralization and diversification of foreign relations; and a consistent "4 no's" defense policy.

Vietnam is always ready to make active and proactive contributions to world politics, the global economy and human civilization.

The President hopes that the workshop will make an important contribution to recognizing and clarifying the factors, lessons, roles and outstanding contributions of Vietnamese diplomacy during the period of struggle for national liberation, unification and development of the country.

At the same time, it suggests practical directions for Vietnam and the international community to join hands in creating and maintaining sustainable peace in the region and the world.

President Luong Cuong and delegates attending the conference

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The President emphasized that the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification is a major political event, a historic victory for the Vietnamese people, and also a common victory for progressive people around the world; demonstrating the aspiration for peace, independence, freedom and happiness.

"Although years have passed, the profound timeliness and topicality of the "Vietnam story" remains intact, shining with the noble values ​​of the journey to seek sustainable peace, dialogue, healing the wounds of war, national reconciliation, reconstruction and development," said the President.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chu-tich-nuoc-vai-tro-kien-tao-hoa-binh-cua-ngoai-giao-xuyen-suot-lich-su-185250423114408358.htm