Delegates attending the Conference at Thai Nguyen Province bridge point

Attending the Conference at Thai Nguyen bridge point were Comrade Nong Quang Nhat, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, along with leaders of several departments and agencies.

According to a report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, over the past period, the correct and timely direction of the Party has helped shape new thinking on international integration, meeting requirements and tasks in the new situation and achieving many outstanding results. International economic integration shifted its state quickly to adapt to fluctuations, taking advantage of important and breakthrough external resources, contributing to restructuring and innovating a sustainable and more self-reliant growth model. In 2025, import-export turnover increased and FDI disbursement reached an all-time record high (about USD 29 billion), demonstrating the increased confidence of foreign investors in Vietnam's business investment environment, while simultaneously stimulating domestic investment. The international community highly appreciated Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nong Quang Nhat attending the Conference at Thai Nguyen Province bridge point

Along with that, international integration in politics, defense and security made many new strides. International integration in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation was strongly promoted. International integration in culture, society, tourism, environment, education, training, health and other fields witnessed many positive changes.

Building on the results achieved, in 2026, the National Steering Committee on International Integration set out key tasks such as: Continuing to deploy and concretize the Party's guidelines and directive documents on foreign affairs and international integration of the Politburo and the Secretariat suitable to practical requirements; effectively implementing tasks set out in Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW related to international integration in politics, defense, security, science, technology, culture and society, giving priority to international economic integration...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaking at the Conference - (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac)

Concluding the Conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh clearly stated that in 2026, it is necessary to turn the tide and strongly transform the state in international integration from “expanding relations” to “improving quality, going into depth” and from “participating” to “leading, shaping” with a proactive and positive spirit. Simultaneously, it is necessary to ceaselessly adapt proactively, flexibly and effectively to rapid and complex developments in the international situation, contributing to maintaining strategic initiative in international relations and making international integration truly a pillar in national development.

The Prime Minister requested ministries, branches and localities, based on their functions, tasks and powers, to proactively and actively organize the implementation of international integration in accordance with the guidelines, lines and policies of the Party and State, as well as conditions, capabilities and trends of the times. Special attention must be paid to improving efficiency, enhancing depth and promoting breadth, to make international integration truly a pillar in national development in the true spirit of Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW, bringing practical effectiveness to the country and the People.