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Cultural diplomacy - a pillar of Vietnam's foreign policy
Hanoi (VNA) - A senior diplomat has highlighted the importance of cultural
diplomacy, saying it forms part of Vietnam 's foreign policy and
effectively supports its political and economic diplomacy.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong delivered this remark while
chairing a session on cultural diplomacy that was held in Hanoi on Dec.
8 as part of the 26th conference of the diplomatic sector.
The meeting was designed to review the deployment of cultural diplomacy
activities in the recent past and map out directions for the years to come,
particularly 2009 which was chosen as the Year of Cultural Diplomacy.
"Cultural diplomacy plays a very important role in creating a meritorious
image of Vietnam in the international arena, and conveying a message of a
peaceful, stable, friendly, open and reformed Vietnam that has seen
rapid and sustainable development and a growing position in the region and
the world," Cuong said.
The deputy FM noted that Vietnam now stands in front of unprecedented
opportunities, and keeps the right track of deeper regional and
international integration.
The deputy head of the steering committee for external information, Nguyen
Hong Vinh, suggested that cultural diplomacy focus on promoting the land,
culture and people of Vietnam as well as its development and cooperation
potentials to the international community.
In addition, the diplomatic sector should intensify its activities to reject
all wrong viewpoints and distortions by opportunists and hostile forces in a
more active, persuasive and effective manner, he stressed.
Pham Sanh Chau, director of the External Culture and UNESCO Department under
the Ministry of foreign Affairs, revealed that the ministry has worked out a
plan of action for the Year of Cultural Diplomacy 2009.
The plan will concentrate on improving Vietnam 's image and position with
a wide range of measures, including the organisation of Vietnam Days in a
number of countries and completing legal foundations and coordination
mechanisms needed to support cultural diplomacy.-Enditem
diplomacy, saying it forms part of Vietnam 's foreign policy and
effectively supports its political and economic diplomacy.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong delivered this remark while
chairing a session on cultural diplomacy that was held in Hanoi on Dec.
8 as part of the 26th conference of the diplomatic sector.
The meeting was designed to review the deployment of cultural diplomacy
activities in the recent past and map out directions for the years to come,
particularly 2009 which was chosen as the Year of Cultural Diplomacy.
"Cultural diplomacy plays a very important role in creating a meritorious
image of Vietnam in the international arena, and conveying a message of a
peaceful, stable, friendly, open and reformed Vietnam that has seen
rapid and sustainable development and a growing position in the region and
the world," Cuong said.
The deputy FM noted that Vietnam now stands in front of unprecedented
opportunities, and keeps the right track of deeper regional and
international integration.
The deputy head of the steering committee for external information, Nguyen
Hong Vinh, suggested that cultural diplomacy focus on promoting the land,
culture and people of Vietnam as well as its development and cooperation
potentials to the international community.
In addition, the diplomatic sector should intensify its activities to reject
all wrong viewpoints and distortions by opportunists and hostile forces in a
more active, persuasive and effective manner, he stressed.
Pham Sanh Chau, director of the External Culture and UNESCO Department under
the Ministry of foreign Affairs, revealed that the ministry has worked out a
plan of action for the Year of Cultural Diplomacy 2009.
The plan will concentrate on improving Vietnam 's image and position with
a wide range of measures, including the organisation of Vietnam Days in a
number of countries and completing legal foundations and coordination
mechanisms needed to support cultural diplomacy.-Enditem
