On the January 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a conference to review the diplomatic work in 2024 and set out key tasks and directions for 2025. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and directed the conference.
The PPC’s Vice Chairman Vo Phien chairs the conference at Quang Ngai bridge point
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Phien and leaders of the province's functional departments and sectors attended the conference at the Quang Ngai bridge point.
In 2024, Vietnam achieved significant successes across all sectors, surpassing all 15 set targets. Notably, Vietnam has become a bright spot in growth in both the region and the world, as it achieved a growth rate of over 7 per cent, with a stable macroeconomic foundation, controlled inflation, and balanced key economic indicators.
The country remains a top destination for international investment, attracting nearly 40 billion USD in FDI, of which over 25 billion USD was disbursed.
The number of foreign tourists enjoyed a year-on-year surge of 39.5 per cent to hit 17.6 million.
In addition, national defence and security were maintained, with political and social stability and improved social welfare, and national unity and trust in the Party and State were strengthened.
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son delivers the opening speech at the Conference
Delivering a speech at the conference, PM Pham Minh Chinh recognized and praised the efforts and achievements of the diplomatic sector and urged the entire sector to be more proactive, timely, and effective in understanding global, regional, and local developments, providing the Party and State with flexible, appropriate, and effective policy responses.
He also emphasized the importance of further strengthening the sector's role in effectively implementing commitments and agreements with partners, turning them into assets for the country’s development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a speech at the conference
To help the country achieve the set targets for 2025, PM requested the diplomatic sector to maintain, consolidate, and strengthen a favourable diplomatic landscape, and ensure an environment for peace, cooperation, and development.
Chinh directed the diplomatic sector to carry out all regular tasks concertedly and effectively, strengthen economic diplomacy and cultural diplomacy, and build a modern and professional diplomatic system.
Minh Thien
