The Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) on November 29 held a training conference on Ho Chi Minh's ideology in people-to-people diplomacy.

HAUFO Vice Chairman Nguyen Nam Hai at the event. Source: HAUFO

The event gathered 100 participants, including officials, Party members of the HAUFO's Standing Office, and members of its affiliated organizations.

In his opening remarks, HAUFO Vice Chairman Nguyen Nam Hai highlighted the significant contributions of Vietnam's diplomatic efforts over 35 years of renewal. These efforts have helped maintain peace and stability, enabling national development while safeguarding independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. Vietnam's global reputation and prestige have been steadily strengthened. He emphasized that Ho Chi Minh's ideology on diplomacy and the Party's views on people-to-people diplomacy serve as guiding principles and invaluable lessons in the nation's revolutionary and diplomatic endeavors.

Overview of the event.

Hai also underlined the robust development of Hanoi's people-to-people diplomacy, which is supported by key directives such as the Secretariat's Directive No. 12-CT/TW dated January 5, 2022, on “Strengthening the Party's leadership to improve the effectiveness of people-to-people diplomacy in the new context,” the Hanoi Party Committee's Circular No. 05-TT/TU dated May 23, 2022, and the HAUFO Congress Resolution for the 2022–2027 term. These documents provide a clear framework for enhancing the Party's leadership to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy in Hanoi.

At the conference, a representative from the Party's Commission for Communication and Education delivered a presentation on the theoretical and practical values of Ho Chi Minh's ideology on diplomacy and people-to-people diplomacy.

Based on the content presented, participants engaged in lively discussions, focusing on practical issues and strategies to apply Ho Chi Minh's ideology in organizing diverse, flexible, and effective diplomatic activities. Experiences and skills in dealing with people-to-people diplomacy situations were also shared, aiming to enhance the capacity of officials and members.