A view of Da Nang city, which will host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting later this year (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc
recently approved a plan to enhance communications about Vietnam’s
international integration through major events from 2017 to 2020.
From now to 2020, Vietnam will hold several
important international positions such as host of the APEC Year 2017, Chair of
ASEAN in 2020 and is a candidate for non-permanent membership of the UN
Security Council for 2020-2021.
It is also set to fulfill major international
commitments, including commitments to the World Trade Organisation in 2018, and
to sign, ratify and implement many new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs).
Stronger communications are expected to help
raise society’s awareness, especially among businesses, of international
agreements, particularly opportunities, challenges and requirements that must
be satisfied when the country implements new-generation FTAs.
Under the plan, agencies need to boost
communication activities during APEC Vietnam 2017 to show the country as a
dynamic nation that is creating new momentum for regional growth and
connectivity, and to reflect the hospitality of Vietnamese people.
[Integration generates practical benefits: Deputy PM]
Communications about the ASEAN Community should
focus on the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN and Vietnam’s 22-year
membership in ASEAN in 2017, 25 years of Vietnam’s ASEAN membership and the
country’s role as the ASEAN Chair in 2020 and the three pillars of the ASEAN
Community.
Meanwhile, the content, opportunities and
challenges of the FTAs Vietnam has joined or is going to sign will be
popularised, including FTAs with the Republic of Korea, the EU and the Eurasian
Economic Union, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement.
The newly approved plan also requires stronger
dissemination of Vietnam’s performance as a member of UN organisations such as
the UN Economic and Social Council in 2016-2018 and the UNESCO Executive
Council in 2015-2019. The country’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations
will also be popularised under the plan, promoting Vietnam’s image as an active
and responsible member of the international community.-VNA