Vietnam’s diplomatic sector overcame numerous challenges throughout 2020 to create, grasp and optimise new cooperation opportunities, thus contributing to the country’s progress towards development.

Delegates to the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-52) in Bangkok on July 31 discussed the building of the ASEAN Community and foreign relations, and reviewed preparations for year-end summits.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on July 22 approved the US - Viet Nam agreement on civilian nuclear cooperation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economic power is second only to "violence" and Official Development Assistance (ODA) is one of the tools demonstrating this great power.

 2013 was a landmark year for Vietnam in terms of external relations, with deeper ties forged with countries worldwide creating an environment of peace and stability in which every Vietnamese citizen has benefitted, Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The year 2013 wrapped up with busy foreign relations activities, making important contributions to the national construction and development.

One of the highlights of Vietnam's foreign policy in 2012 is promoting and deepening relationships with key strategic partners, upgrading relations with important partners, promoting substantive economic relations with other countries and regions.