Vietnam Promotes Image as Peaceful, Dynamic, and Responsible Nation Globally

General Secretary and President of Vietnam, To Lam, has been actively promoting the image of Vietnam as a "peaceful, dynamic, and responsible nation" on the global stage through his working trips to the United Nations and the United States. This marks his first official visit to these key international forums since Vietnam successfully held its 14th National Party Congress and elected deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils for the 2026-2031 term. During his engagements, Lam underscored Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, and diversification, emphasizing proactive and extensive international integration. He also addressed opportunities and challenges in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI), aligning Vietnam's strategic outlook with global trends. This highlights Vietnam's commitment to embracing technological advancements for its development. In parallel, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Brunei, Slovenia, Germany, Costa Rica, and Maldives in New York. These discussions, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, underscore Vietnam's efforts to foster multi-faceted partnerships regionally and internationally. Strengthening ties within ASEAN is particularly crucial for enhancing Vietnam's regional influence. Addressing the growing demand for a skilled workforce to fuel economic growth, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang expressed hope that universities will innovate and broaden their fields of study to sharpen training quality. This initiative is vital for supporting Vietnam's workforce development and bilateral educational ties, reflecting the nation's transition from a manufacturing-centric economy to one requiring higher-skilled labor. In the context of its relationship with China, developing a skilled workforce is key to maintaining international competitiveness and diversifying supply chains for sustained economic growth. Furthermore, Vietnam is advancing its legal framework to boost its cultural industries, aiming to make them a breakthrough growth driver. This legislative effort seeks to shield the domestic market, enhance the creative potential of cultural products and services, and elevate their content. This indicates Vietnam's ambition to leverage its cultural distinctiveness as a form of soft power, complementing its economic expansion. Vietnam is also focused on strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Canada, aiming for a more substantive, balanced, and effective relationship. The nation has called on US businesses and investors to adopt a long-term vision, assuring them of a stable and transparent policy environment. These diplomatic overtures are part of a broader strategy to attract foreign investment and further accelerate economic growth. Vietnam's commitment to international peace and security is further demonstrated by its readiness to enhance its capacity for UN peacekeeping operations, with the UN expressing its support. This signifies Vietnam's intent to expand its contributions as a responsible member of the international community. Information Source: VietnamPlus English