Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (first row, 6th from right) at a Lunar New Year gathering with representatives of Vietnamese media agencies on January 20, 2023. (Photo: VNA)

Speaking at a New Year meeting with domestic media agencies in Hanoi on Thursday, Minister Son said the media have played an important role in raising the country’s status and reputation in the international arena, and mobilizing public support for external relations.  

On behalf of media agencies, the Voice of Vietnam’s Vice President Ngo Minh Hien affirmed that the media will continue to accompany the ministry in the external information service and work harder to promote a Vietnam of innovations.