 The 31st Diplomatic Conference (Photo: VNA) |
The Conference summarized five major lessons of foreign affairs over the last 76 years of national construction and defense, including 35 years of Renewal (Doi Moi). These are: (i) Combining national strength with the strength of the times, harmoniously handling the relationship between national interests and international obligations and responsibilities; (ii) Being consistent in principle and flexible in strategy; (iii) Building solidarity and consensus among the entire Party, army, and people; (iv) Building organizational structure and personnel work; (v) Promoting lessons on the unified and absolute leadership of the Party and the centralized management of the State.
The 31st Diplomatic Conference unanimously approved a resolution and an action plan with specific measures and directions, which aim to promote the stability and efficiency of foreign relations, with the spirit “heart-to-heart diplomacy, affection, sincerity, trust, equality, respect, efficiency, and mutual development”.
Vietnam will promote and elevate multilateral external relations; resolutely and persistently uphold independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity; maintain a peaceful and stable environment for development; and promote international law and settling disputes by peaceful means.