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Through three channels of Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and People's diplomacy, Vietnam has so far established diplomatic relations with 193 countries; including 6 comprehensive strategic partners (including 3 countries that are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council), 12 strategic partners, and 12 comprehensive partners. Vietnam has trade relations with more than 200 countries and territories; is a member of more than 70 important international organizations and forums. The relationship between our Party and communist parties and other political parties in countries continues to be consolidated and developed. The National Assembly's foreign relations have been increasingly proactive and active, promoting in-depth relations with the national assemblies and parliaments of many countries and enhancing the position and prestige of our National Assembly at international forums, especially in AIPA and IPU.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping before entering talks at the Party Central Committee headquarters on December 12, 2023. On the afternoon of December 13, 2023, Vietnam and China issued a Joint Statement on continuing to deepen and elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and building a Vietnam-China Community of Shared Future of strategic significance.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong chaired the official welcoming ceremony for US President Joe Biden on a state visit to Vietnam on the afternoon of September 10, 2023. On this occasion, the leaders of the two countries issued a Joint Statement on upgrading relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development.

In terms of economy, Vietnam's GDP reached 430 billion USD, ranking 3rd in ASEAN, among the 40 largest economies in the world and the top 20 economies in terms of trade and foreign investment attraction; ranked 32nd in the 100 most valuable national brands in the world. The diplomatic sector has actively contributed to promoting international economic integration and linkages; actively mobilizing and attracting resources to serve new growth drivers, green financial resources, investment in energy transition, high technology, etc.

President Vo Van Thuong hosted the official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol at the Presidential Palace on June 23, 2023. The relationship between the two countries has made great progress and was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.

President Vo Van Thuong and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio at talks on November 27, 2023, right after the solemn welcoming ceremony for President Vo Van Thuong and his wife and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Japan. The two sides issued a Joint Statement on upgrading relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World.

In 2023, many cultural diplomacy activities took place in a very vibrant and diverse manner, one of the highlights being the connection between Vietnamese culture and the cultural quintessence of countries around the world. In particular, the legacy of ideology, morality, and style of President Ho Chi Minh continued to be honored in many countries around the world.

On the morning of August 28, 2023, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the official welcoming ceremony for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on an official visit to Vietnam. Singapore is currently leading among 111 countries and territories investing in Vietnam with more than 6.8 billion USD in 2023, accounting for 18.6% of total investment capital in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte cycled around the streets of Hanoi on the morning of November 2, 2023.

Vietnam is an active and responsible member in solving global issues such as reducing emissions and combating climate change; participating in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Africa, sending forces to support earthquake relief in Turkey... By successfully fulfilling many international responsibilities, Vietnam has been trusted by the international community and our country is taking on many positions, such as: Vice President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly; Member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term; Member of the UNESCO Executive Council for the 2021-2025 term... and elected to many important positions in other multilateral mechanisms and forums.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane and Cambodian National Assembly Chairman Samdech Khuon Sudary attended the closing ceremony of the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam National Assembly Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on December 6, 2023.

During his official visit to the Kingdom of Thailand, on the morning of December 9, 2023, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the opening ceremony and then visited Vietnam Town in Udon Thani province. This is the first Vietnam Town in Thailand as well as in the world.

Foreign affairs and diplomacy have brought into play new positions and new strengths, facilitating national development and national defense. We have proactively and actively integrated into the international community in an increasingly comprehensive and profound manner, contributing to constantly enhancing the country's international position and prestige in the international arena.