Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a ceremony to announce the decision to assign Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chief of the Party Central Committee Office, as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi on August 30.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hands over the decision to assign Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chief of the Party Central Committee Office, as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi on August 30. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chief of the Party Central Committee Office, has been assigned as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a ceremony to announce and hand over the appointment decision to Trung in Hanoi on August 30.
According to the decision, Trung will also serve as Secretary of the Party Committee of the ministry for the 2025–2030 term.
Speaking at the ceremony, PM Chinh emphasised that Trung is exemplary in political mettle, ethical standards, and strategic, sharp thinking, with formal training in diplomacy. Over 43 years of service, he has amassed extensive experience in the field of foreign affairs.
Lauding achievements of the diplomatic sector and its contributions to national construction and development, the PM underscored the role of Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, who has led the sector since the start of the term and held various positions closely connected with the diplomatic service.
PM Chinh noted confidence that Trung, together with Son, will continue to leverage their extensive experience to fully contribute to the Party and State’s diplomacy.
In his remarks, Trung expressed determination and commitment to successfully fulfill the tasks entrusted by the Party, State, and Government./.
The diplomatic sector has always upheld its role as one of the three key pillars in the cause of national construction and defence, taking the lead in implementing the motto of “using the invariables to cope with the variables" in asserting and safeguarding the sacred sovereignty of the nation.
All external affairs and diplomatic activities must serve the country’s goal of achieving at least 8% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at the diplomatic sector’s conference on January 6.
The diplomatic sector should detect opportunities and challenges in a timely manner, contributing to the successful implementation of the country’s 100-year strategic goals, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said at a working session with the Party Civil Affairs Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 29.
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Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Berris Ekinci affirmed Turkey’s desire to deepen cooperation with Vietnam, noting that since establishing diplomatic ties in 1978, the two countries have maintained effective collaboration in trade, investment, defence industry, culture, and tourism.
The host leader agreed with the Vietnamese diplomat’s proposals to enhance parliamentary cooperation, including promoting the activities of the parliamentary friendship groups and sharing legislative experience, considering them important drivers for bilateral ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh underscored the importance of solidarity and unanimity between the NA and the Government in performing tasks, including the building of a legal system that promotes a law-governed socialist State of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the entire foreign affairs sector, including the diplomatic service, to continue playing a pioneering role in creating a peaceful and stable environment, and maximising external resources and favourable conditions to spur national development, particularly to achieve the development goals for 2030 and 2045.
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Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu underscored that preparations for the first congress of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies for the 2025–2030 tenure must be thorough and meticulous.
At AIPA-46, Vietnam will actively engage and put forward proposals and initiatives to further strengthen regional cooperation, and the role and contribution of parliamentary diplomacy, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan.
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