Attending the ceremony were: General Secretary To Lam; former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; former President Truong Tan Sang. Also present were members of the Politburo: Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department Nguyen Trong Nghia; Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Nguyen Xuan Thang; Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh ; Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang; and Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang.
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the following commemorative officials attended the ceremony: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son; former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Dy Nien; former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Gia Khiem; former Vice President and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam Nguyen Thi Binh…
Speaking at the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that the event took place in a heroic and sacred atmosphere, leading up to the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd. The ceremony was an opportunity to look back on the 80-year journey of building and developing the Vietnamese diplomatic sector, and was also a shared joy and pride of the entire Party, army, and people.
Looking back over the past 80 years, General Secretary To Lam pointed out the core reasons behind the strength and success of Vietnamese diplomacy; affirming that the glorious 80-year tradition, achievements, and history have left the Vietnamese diplomatic sector with great lessons that remain valuable today and in the future. These lessons include: the crystallization of revolutionary theory and practice; unwavering commitment to national interests; combining national strength with the strength of the times; steadfastness in principles, flexibility in tactics; basing decisions on research, forecasting, and strategic planning; building a strong team of cadres as the key to success; and linking diplomacy with the people's support.
In the context of a world undergoing epochal changes, General Secretary To Lam stated that Vietnam's diplomatic sector is facing a historical mission: to maintain a peaceful and stable environment, creating favorable conditions for the successful implementation of the country's major breakthroughs, especially the two centenary goals, contributing to ushering the country into an era of prosperous development.
To achieve that goal, General Secretary To Lam proposed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thoroughly understand and focus on implementing several major orientations. Firstly, building a comprehensive, modern, professional diplomacy deeply rooted in Vietnamese identity. Secondly, ensuring the highest national interests based on the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. Thirdly , enhancing Vietnam's contributions to world politics, the global economy, human civilization, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world. Fourthly, improving the quality and effectiveness of research, forecasting, and strategic advisory work on foreign affairs. Fifthly , building a team of diplomatic officials who are both politically sound and professionally competent, meeting the requirements and tasks of the new era.
General Secretary To Lam expressed his expectations: “I firmly believe that Vietnamese diplomacy – with the courage, intelligence, spirit, and character of the Vietnamese people in the new era – will continue to be a pioneering and core force with glorious responsibilities: creating and maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, pioneering in connecting cooperation, opening up and attracting resources for development, and constantly enhancing the country's position.”
In his response, on behalf of all officials and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son expressed gratitude for the profound attention of the Party, State, Government, and the General Secretary personally to the diplomatic sector, considering this a great source of encouragement and extremely important guidance for the work of the diplomatic sector in the coming period.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister affirmed that, with the courage and spirit of Vietnamese diplomacy forged over thousands of years of national history and tempered and matured during the Ho Chi Minh era over the past 80 years, Vietnamese diplomacy will certainly write new chapters in the country's journey of progress, bringing the country "to stand shoulder to shoulder with the great powers of the world" as President Ho Chi Minh always wished.
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The title of Hero of Labor is awarded to Comrade Nguyen Thi Binh.
At the ceremony, Comrade Nguyen Thi Binh recalled the negotiations between Vietnam and the United States at the Paris Conference on ending the war in Vietnam and affirmed that this was a particularly important event in the 80-year history of Vietnam's diplomacy, contributing to the great historical victory of the nation, leading to the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country.
“Today, we have peace, independence, and unity, with a new position and deep international integration, aiming to build a strong and prosperous Vietnam. I believe that with our 80-year tradition and valuable historical lessons, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will develop strongly, achieve many great victories in this new phase, and live up to the trust of the Party, the State, and the people,” Comrade Nguyen Thi Binh confidently stated.
At the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam, on behalf of the Party and the State, presented the First-Class Labor Order to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bestowed the title of Hero of Labor upon Comrade Nguyen Thi Binh.
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