Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has highlighted the significant role of foreign ambassadors, charge d’affaires and chief representatives of international organisations in Hanoi in promoting their countries’ relations with Vietnam for positive development of all nations around the world, in the name of peace, friendship and cooperation.

 At a banquet given to the foreign diplomatic corps in Hanoi on August 31, on the occasion of the 67 th anniversary of Vietnam ’s National Day, PM Dung took the occasion to thank governments and people worldwide, foreign ambassadors, charge d’affaires and chief representatives of international organisations for their valuable assistance and effective cooperation with Vietnam . 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung at the banquet

 The relationship between Vietnam and the international community has seen new developments, he noted.

 With the motto “a trustful friend and partner and a responsible member of the international community”, Vietnam has been active in comprehensively integrating into the region and the world, with contributions at international forums, including ASEAN, the East Asia Summit (EAS), the Non-Aligned Movement and other forums within the United Nations, said the PM.

 Vietnam continues to implement its pledges taken when joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO), to accelerate its regional economic cooperation and participate in the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, he added.

 He said he hopes Vietnam will receive further support, assistance and cooperation from international friends.

 Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rondon Uzcategui, who is acting head of the diplomatic corps, congratulated Vietnam on its National Day.

 He said diplomatic relations between Vietnam and other countries are developing with the opening of new foreign embassies in the country and the establishment of Vietnam ’s diplomatic agencies worldwide.

 In addition, Vietnam has set up bridges of friendship, solidarity and cooperation with many regions, he said, adding that this active diplomatic policy is attributable to Vietnam ’s position as a trusted partner and a responsible member of the international community with commitments of international integration, peace, cooperation, development and multilateralism.

 He wished Vietnam success in achieving the goal of becoming a prosperous and developed nation.

 The same day, the Ho Chi Minh City leaders also held a meeting with more than 180 representatives from diplomatic agencies and non-governmental organisations in the city on the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day.

VNA