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Vietnam expands people-to-people diplomacy

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2026-08-02 14:34 UTC → 2026-08-11 04:45 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026 2026, Vietnam announced a reform of its diplomatic practice, introducing “people‑to‑people” engagement as a third pillar alongside party and state diplomacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the historical roots of sincere, trustworthy relations and outlined plans to involve mass organisations, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, local authorities authorities, and enterprises to broaden the social foundations of foreign relations. A week later, at At the 33rd Foreign Affairs Conference in Paris, Vietnamese officials described how the new using this approach would be used to mobilise international resources for the country’s development. resources. Ambassador Trịnh Đức Hải and other ambassadors emphasized linking science, technology, education education, and innovation with Vietnamese agriculture, cuisine and culture, cuisine, and building a network of friends to support long‑term growth. The Paris conference also featured Vietnam’s envoys culture. Envoys in Kuwait, China China, and Tanzania, who Tanzania similarly promoted Vietnamese agriculture, cuisine and culture, expanded trade and investment opportunities, and sought university trade, investment, and research‑institute research partnerships to deepen people‑to‑people ties. build a network of friends for long‑term growth. The momentum continued at the 22nd National Conference on Foreign Affairs in Hanoi on 2 August. Chaired August, chaired by Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung, the meeting called for “local diplomacy” to become a concrete driver of development, converting external relations into projects and investments aimed at a 10 % 10% growth target. Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung described noted a shift from merely expanding ties to mobilising resources for national development, while Party General Secretary and State President To Lam highlighted Vietnam’s broader diplomatic achievements in development. By August 2026, the strategic shift expanded to include a congratulatory message new approach to the Swiss president. The conference set evaluation criteria—tangible outcomes, added value, timelines overseas population. Under Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, the Politburo redefined the more than 6.5 million Vietnamese living abroad as a “major strategic resource” and public expectations—and outlined priorities an integral part of the nation, aiming to embed diplomatic efforts leverage their intellectual and technological expertise. Concurrently, Vietnam has sought to deepen its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Malaysia and continue prioritizing cooperation with the United States in local development strategies. science, technology, and digital transformation.

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  1. 2026-08-11 04:45 UTC Vietnam expands people-to-people diplomacy
  2. 2026-08-02 14:34 UTC Vietnam expands people-to-people diplomacy
  3. 2026-08-01 00:25 UTC Vietnam expands people-to-people diplomacy

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