The meeting was attended by more than 80 female diplomats who are heads of foreign diplomatic agencies, international organizations in Vietnam, and Vietnamese diplomats.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang expressed that being a female diplomat and contributing to the foreign affairs career is truly a source of pride and has a very sacred meaning.
The Deputy Minister shared that the luggage for each female diplomat when entering the international political arena is the historical tradition, the cultural character, and the interests of each nation. The responsibility of female diplomats is to promote those traditions and characters, harmonizing national interests with common interests to together create peace , create development, create solidarity and international cooperation...
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - the first female Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, shared that Vietnamese female diplomats are honored to be in the ranks of the diplomatic generation, the Ho Chi Minh diplomatic era.
Over the past 80 years, many generations of Vietnamese female diplomats have made great strides, actively contributing to the struggle for national liberation, national reunification, and the cause of innovation, construction and protection of the Fatherland.
Vietnamese diplomacy is proud of the female diplomats who have gone down in national history, especially Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh - the first female Foreign Minister, Head of the negotiating delegation at the Paris Conference, the next generations such as Ms. Ho The Lan - the first female spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Phan Thi Phuc - the first female Secretary General of UNESCO of Vietnam, Ambassadors Nguyen Thi Hoi, Nguyen Thi Huyen, Phan Thuy Thanh, Nguyen Phuong Nga, Nguyen Nguyet Nga...who devoted their whole lives to the cause of foreign affairs, contributing to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.
Ms. Pauline Tamesis, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, assessed that Vietnam is one of the 10 countries that best implement goal number 5 on promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls in the United Nations' sustainable development goals.
Vietnam is one of the leading countries in terms of the percentage of women participating in peacekeeping activities, at 16%. The percentage of female deputies in the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam is 30%, higher than the world and regional average.
Vietnam is undergoing major reforms in its history, and it is important to ensure women are fully involved in the restructuring of government.
Ms. Pauline Tamesis hopes that more women will be elected to the 34 new provinces and cities. With such leadership roles, the role of Vietnamese women in diplomacy will be further demonstrated, and the participation of Vietnamese women at all levels of policy making will help Vietnam take firm steps towards a sustainable future.
Ambassador Cristina Romila - the first female Romanian Ambassador appointed to Vietnam shared that Vietnam is a wonderful country, the people welcome female diplomats and international female experts in all fields.
After 4 years of working, she is filled with unforgettable memories and sincerity towards Vietnam. Considering Vietnam as her second homeland, the Romanian Ambassador shared that Vietnam's friendliness and openness have inspired her to have a stronger voice in promoting bilateral relations between Vietnam and Romania.
In a warm and sincere atmosphere, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that this is an occasion to honor the important contributions of female officials in the diplomatic sector, while continuing to affirm Vietnam's strong commitment to promoting gender equality and enhancing women's participation in building a world of peace, cooperation and sustainable development.
In Vietnamese culture, in the family, women play the most important and pivotal role. Vietnamese women are always respected and given equal access to all jobs in society.
President Ho Chi Minh gave 8 golden words: "Heroic - Indomitable - Loyal - Responsible" to Vietnamese women.
The Prime Minister affirmed that in the process of fighting, building and defending the country, there are important sacrifices, efforts, contributions and dedication of Vietnamese women and female diplomats.
The Prime Minister expressed his pride that Vietnam's history has seen pioneering female diplomats, especially former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh - Vietnam's first female Foreign Minister and Head of the negotiating delegation at the Paris Conference. She has become a representative of female diplomatic intelligence, representing the Vietnamese people's aspiration for peace.
The Prime Minister hopes that female diplomats will continue to contribute to their country and to the world's diplomatic career.
The Head of Government also hopes that female diplomats will continue to make important contributions to maintaining a peaceful, cooperative and developing environment; promoting multilateralism and calling for international solidarity....
The Prime Minister noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs always creates all conditions for female diplomats to best perform their duties and devote themselves to the Vietnamese diplomatic sector.
The Prime Minister believes that female diplomats from different cultures and regions around the world will be special factors, making important contributions to realizing humanity's aspiration for a world of peace, justice, prosperity and happiness.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/thu-tuong-tu-hao-vi-viet-nam-co-nhung-nha-ngoai-giao-nu-nhu-ba-nguyen-thi-binh-2420375.html
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