Attendees included chargés d'affaires, representatives, press attachés, and officials in charge of media and culture from diplomatic missions of various countries and international organizations, as well as reporters and press assistants from foreign press offices based in Vietnam.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions, as well as resident foreign press offices, to review their coordination efforts over the past year and to exchange views and express their expectations for the new year, thereby strengthening the bonds of friendship and long-term cooperation.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang shared that, for Vietnam, 2025 is a year full of pride with historical milestones and strategic breakthroughs.

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, along with representatives from more than 30 foreign press offices based in Vietnam.

The successful organization of the 80th National Day celebration and the 50th anniversary of national reunification not only honors the glorious past but also represents landmark events, showcasing the image of a peaceful , dynamic, and vibrant Vietnam, ready to enter a new era of development.

Vietnam's top GDP growth in Southeast Asia, record-breaking trade turnover, and strong increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) reflect the vitality of the economy and the confidence of foreign investors in Vietnam's potential and development prospects.

According to the Deputy Minister, foreign affairs activities in 2025 were vibrant. Along with maintaining diplomatic relations with 194 countries, Vietnam upgraded relations with 17 countries, bringing the total number of partners at the Comprehensive Partnership level or higher to 42.

Being elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term with a high number of votes, and successfully organizing a series of major multilateral events, further affirms Vietnam as a reliable partner and an active, responsible member of the international community.

The achievements that Vietnam has made have always been accompanied, cooperated with, and provided valuable assistance from international friends, including diplomatic missions, reporters, and assistants of foreign press offices residing in Vietnam.

The Deputy Minister affirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will always listen, provide information, support procedures, and create all favorable conditions for foreign press activities in Vietnam.

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Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang with reporters and press assistants.

The Deputy Minister stated that the issuance of the new regulation officially waiving the work permit requirement for foreign resident journalists in Vietnam (Decree 219/2025) and supporting the acceleration of licensing for the establishment and reopening of some resident press offices demonstrates the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' appreciation and commitment to promoting comprehensive cooperation with the international media community.

The Deputy Minister expressed his hope to continue receiving the support, attention, and affection of diplomatic missions, international organizations, and foreign news agencies and media outlets for Vietnam, especially in further disseminating information and images of a dynamically developing, peaceful, and friendly Vietnam…

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/lan-toa-hinh-anh-viet-nam-nang-dong-hoi-nhap-va-phat-trien-2471931.html