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Vietnam's development, maritime policy and diplomacy

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After the Party Policy and Strategy Committee adopted development and maritime resolutions on 29 July 2026, senior officials met in Quang Ngai to set operational priorities, emphasizing border security, trade and the new “strong maritime nation” vision. The following week Vietnam hosted the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi (1‑7 August 2026). President‑General Secretary To Lam opened the forum, Foreign Minister Le Hoài Trung chaired, and more than 100 ambassadors from about 90 countries attended. The hybrid event at the International Convention Center was streamed to Party committees and Vietnamese missions abroad. Its theme – “Promote the pioneering role and fulfill essential, regular tasks of Vietnam’s diplomacy in the new era” – reflects the 14th Congress resolutions linking foreign‑policy implementation to long‑term development goals for 2030 and 2045. ~~Delegates paid tribute at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Monument to Heroic Martyrs.~~ Eighteen sessions covered regional and global strategy, digital transformation, security, trade, science and technology, and the integration of diplomacy with defence and economic development. At the opening, To Lam stressed that Vietnam’s diplomatic thrust must be underpinned by rapid investment in science and technology, naming semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, clean energy, biotechnology and modern agriculture as priority sectors. He called for tighter coordination among the ministries of Defence, Public Security and Foreign Affairs and highlighted the strategic contribution of overseas Vietnamese as sources of expertise, capital and technology for national development. The conference outlined seven priority tasks, including strategic research, high‑level diplomatic activities, defence cooperation, specialised human‑resource development and legal‑institutional reforms. Delegates reviewed international developments and assessed Vietnam’s diplomatic performance, translating the 14th National Party Congress foreign‑policy directives into concrete actions. The conference also noted Vietnam’s re‑election to the UN Human Rights Council (2026‑28), its 17 free‑trade agreements with 60+ partners and 2025 trade of about US$930 billion, and highlighted six priority areas including science‑and‑technology diplomacy, green transition and cybersecurity.

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