At a conference in Hanoi on April 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the importance of upholding multilateralism, promoting international solidarity to generate strength, fostering cooperation to mobilize resources and wealth, and engaging in consultations and global forums to build trust.

While chairing a  hybrid meeting of the National Steering
Committee for International Integration in Hanoi  on April 3. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed
that foreign affairs and international integration activities must closely
follow the country’s development requirements, making a direct contribution to
the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth.

The meeting reviewed the institutionalization of major
foreign policy orientations outlined at the 14th National Party Congress, as
well as the Politburo’s Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW on international integration in
the new context.

The Prime Minister, who is also Head of the Committee, observed
that the global situation since the beginning of the year has evolved rapidly,
with complex and unpredictable developments. Domestically, Vietnam has
successfully organized the 14th National Party Congress and election of
deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels,
while effectively handling both routine and unforeseen tasks.

The Government leader noted that key targets have largely
been achieved, with macroeconomic stability maintained, inflation kept under
control, growth promoted and major economic balances ensured, including energy
security, with no fuel shortages despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Foreign affairs and international integration have remained
a bright spot, contributing to a peaceful and stable environment for national
development, he stressed.

Looking ahead, the Prime Minister underscored the need to
uphold a proactive, dynamic and innovative approach in adapting to changing
circumstances by enhancing forecasting capacity to avoid being caught off
guard, maintaining sound relations with partners worldwide, and adjusting
policies in line with evolving conditions.

The PM  highlighted
the importance of upholding multilateralism, promoting international solidarity
to generate strength, fostering cooperation to mobilize resources and wealth,
and engaging in consultations and global forums to build trust.

 He stressed the
overarching objective is to serve the goal of double-digit growth, with
international integration placed within a broader strategy and linked to rapid
and sustainable national development, in pursuit of the country’s long-term
centenary goals.

The PM called for improving the quality of economic
integration to support the development of strategic sectors; stepping up
economic diplomacy; diversifying markets, supply chains and products; and reducing
reliance on a limited number of partners and low value-added segments.

He also emphasized the need to attract high-quality foreign
investment with advanced technologies and strong value-added potential,
particularly projects capable of transferring technology and integrating
domestic enterprises into global production chains.

At the same time, the PM called for deeper, more substantive
and effective political integration to enhance strategic trust with partners,
while actively contributing to key regional and international multilateral
mechanisms.

Among priorities, he highlighted the importance of
consolidating ties with neighboring countries and Southeast Asian nations,
maintaining balanced and harmonious relations with major powers, and making
tangible progress in relations with key partners and traditional friends. These
efforts would help expand Vietnam’s strategic space and utilize it effectively
for sustainable development.

The PM also directed stronger international integration in
the fields of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, green
transition, circular economy and knowledge economy. He stressed the need to
shift from passive technology adoption to proactive cooperation in mastering
and developing new technologies, making science, innovation and digital
transformation key pillars in relations with capable partners.

He further called for comprehensive integration in the
spheres of culture, society, tourism, environment, healthcare and education,
while stepping up international cooperation in human resource training in
critical fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, nuclear energy
and quantum technology.

Last but not least, the PM underlined the importance of improving
the quality of personnel engaged in foreign affairs and international
integration across ministries and sectors.- (VNA)

VNA-Van Nguyen