(VOVWORLD) - Sharing similarities in foreign policies consolidates the relations between Vietnam and Latin American countries throughout history, according to politicians and media.
 At Vietnam's 32nd National Diplomatic Conference which opened in Hanoi on December 19, 2023 (Photo: VNA) |
Speaking on the occasion of Vietnam's 32nd National Diplomatic Conference which opened in Hanoi on Tuesday, they affirmed that the similarities include steadfastness and consistency in applying external principles, but also showing openness, and adaptiveness to changes in the world situation.
Alfredo Femat Bañuelos, Chairman of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies' Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Mexico - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group, said the strong connection between Mexico and Vietnam is a clear demonstration of the principles and values that the two countries have shared, including similarities in struggles for national liberation, foreign policies, and culture.
Highlighting the achievements of Vietnamese diplomacy, Bañuelos affirmed that the correct foreign policy has contributed to highlighting Vietnam's position in the international arena with many contributions to the world.
Similarly, effective diplomatic activities have also promoted the positive image of Vietnam to international friends, he said.
Pedro Gellert, a journalist of Regeneración newspaper, the official organ of the ruling party National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) in Mexico, one of the important contributions that Vietnam’s diplomatic sector has made over the past years is to help the world better understand Vietnam that consistently follows the path of socialism with outstanding socio-economic development achievements.
Venezuelan Journalist Ángel Miguel Bastidas González of Correo del Orinoco newspaper highlighted the significance of Vietnam's "bamboo diplomacy" policy. He emphasized that with this policy, Vietnam has been very successful in maintaining relations with major powers, while ensuring national interests.
According to the journalist who had worked in the Venezuelan diplomatic mission in Vietnam, the core guiding principles of Vietnam's "bamboo diplomacy" policy are national interests, independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization of foreign relations. These principles originated from President Ho Chi Minh's diplomatic ideology and are the foundation for the country's foreign policy.