Emulation Cluster No. II consists of 7 members, which are the Departments of Foreign Affairs of the provinces and cities: Hai Phong, Hanoi, Bac Giang, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Vinh Phuc and 10 members, which are the Foreign Affairs Departments under the Offices of the People's Committees of the provinces and cities: Bac Ninh, Bac Kan, Hai Duong, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Hung Yen, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Yen Bai, Thai Binh.
Attending the conference were comrades: Nguyen Minh Hang, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee and representatives of officials and leaders of localities belonging to Emulation Cluster No. II.
Speaking at the Conference, Director of Hanoi Department of Foreign Affairs Ngo Minh Hoang informed that, in order to contribute to promoting the common achievements of foreign affairs, in the first 6 months of 2024, with the attention and close leadership of the Party, State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, local Party committees and authorities; local foreign affairs work continues to be proactively, actively, innovatively, synchronously and comprehensively deployed in many aspects and fields.
Right from the beginning of the year, 17 members of Emulation Cluster No. 2 responded to the emulation movement to complete the assigned tasks, associated with the emulation theme "Strongly promoting the pioneering role of foreign affairs, striving to build a strong, comprehensive, modern industry, dedicated to serving the Party, State and People" launched by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The cluster also actively implements foreign affairs tasks, making an important contribution to promoting international cooperation, attracting investment and promoting the image as well as contributing to the successful implementation of the socio-economic development plan goals of each locality, Ms. Ngo Minh Hoang said.
According to the report at the Conference, since the beginning of the year, the agencies and member units in the Cluster have advised the province/city on many leadership and directive documents to help comprehensively and effectively implement foreign affairs work. The state management advisory work for outgoing delegations of agencies and units in the Emulation Cluster has been ensured in accordance with regulations, with nearly 400 outgoing delegations and nearly 360 incoming delegations. Emulation Cluster No. II has signed 14 new international agreements, opening up cooperation opportunities in new and potential fields.
In the first 6 months of 2024, Emulation Cluster No. II received nearly 100 foreign non-governmental projects, with an estimated commitment value of over 1 million USD. Consular work continued to receive attention when handling 52 consular cases; 38 citizen protection cases; and processing 12 applications for permission to use APEC business travel cards (ABTC cards). Citizen protection work was timely, in accordance with procedures, ensuring security and order, protecting the rights and legitimate interests of citizens.
Cultural diplomacy is carried out in various forms to introduce the culture of countries to local people and promote the image of the land and people of the locality to international friends...
Also at the Conference, leaders and representatives from members of Emulation Cluster No. II enthusiastically discussed and gave presentations on difficulties and problems, made specific proposals in local foreign affairs, thereby drawing valuable lessons from practice, creating a foundation for development in the coming time.
Listening to the proposals and discussions at the Conference, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang acknowledged the issues and problems raised by the members of the Emulation Cluster, affirming that in the coming time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to accompany the provinces and cities to adjust and resolve policy mechanisms and issues, and support local foreign affairs more effectively.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang commented that in recent times, local diplomacy has played a strong role in contributing to the overall foreign affairs work, with the highlight being economic diplomacy. The regions in Emulation Cluster No. II have made important contributions to the overall growth of the country. Of which, 10 localities have higher than average growth rates, 5 localities have the leading GRDP in the country and many members have high FDI attraction growth rates, contributing to the socio-economic development and overall achievements of the whole country.
In the next 6 months, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that localities need to continue to pay attention to economic diplomacy, considering it a priority focus. In addition to traditional driving forces such as trade and investment, it is necessary to attract resources to emerging areas such as technology, digital transformation, and green transformation.
Speaking at the Conference, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen highly appreciated and warmly commended the results of local foreign affairs work under Emulation Cluster No. II, which has been effectively, synchronously and innovatively implemented in accordance with the characteristics of each locality.
Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen affirmed that these achievements are not only the result of the close leadership and direction of Party committees and authorities at all levels, but also thanks to the direction and orientation of the leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the synchronous and close coordination of the Departments, Divisions and functional units under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Acknowledging the difficulties and obstacles in local foreign affairs raised at the Conference as well as accepting the proposed directions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee affirmed that he will join relevant departments and agencies in reviewing policies and making adjustments with specific instructions to increase the effectiveness of local foreign affairs.
The Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee also expressed his hope that the Foreign Affairs agencies in Emulation Cluster No. II and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to uphold the spirit of responsibility, solidarity, unity, and consensus, and increase their initiative in development consulting, especially in the key areas of economic diplomacy, together with specialized departments and on the basis of asking for opinions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, etc., to promote their strengths and contribute more effectively to foreign affairs and the overall development of the country.
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