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Deputy PM stresses top seven diplomatic directions in 2010
VGP – In a New Year article summing up contributions of the diplomatic sector in 2009 and outlining tasks for 2010, Deputy PM, FM Phạm Gia Khiêm highlighted the importance of grasping opportunities, overcoming challenges and fulfilling all assignments in 2010.
The
year 2010 will be of significance when the whole Party and people are preparing
for the 11th Party National Congress, and numerous important celebrations
and events, including the 1000th anniversary of Thăng Long-Hà
Nội.
Deputy
PM, FM Phạm Gia Khiêm – Photo: VGP
To
make full use of opportunities, overcome challenges and realize the set targets,
according to Deputy PM, FM Khiêm, it is necessary for the diplomatic sector to
bring into play the achievements in 2009, solve shortcomings and proactively carry
out dynamic and comprehensive diplomatic activities with seven directions as
follows:
Firstly,
the sector should take positive steps to cement and deepen the relations
established with partners, especially strategic, comprehensive and important ones.
Secondly,
to fulfill all duties of the ASEAN president; to actively integrate in the
international economy; to play as a responsible member on regional and
international forums in order to heighten the national status.
Thirdly,
to figure out solutions for territorial and border issues with other relevant
countries in the principle of securing national sovereignty territorial
integrity, and sustaining security, peace and stability in the region.
Fourthly,
the economic diplomacy will be enhanced to strengthen cooperative ties with big
partners and penetrate into potential and untapped markets.
Fifthly,
to uphold the task on overseas Vietnamese; to realize policies on the
Vietnamese community abroad in order to help them to integrate into local
societies, preserve national identities and contribute to the homeland.
Sixth,
to combine cultural diplomacy, political diplomacy and economic diplomacy; to design
a cultural diplomatic strategy for the coming 10 years.
Finally,
to better operation of diplomatic channels of the Party, State, National
Assembly, localities and people.