To ensure foreign information work meets new requirements and tasks

(Baonghean) -Foreign information is a very important content in the foreign affairs work of the Party and the State. Doing a good job of foreign information and propaganda will help international friends understand the situation accurately, understand correctly about the country and people of Nghe An. Thereby, serving the foreign policy and international economic integration of the province, attracting external resources to serve the cause of socio-economic development of the province, at the same time limiting false and fabricated information, preventing the "peaceful evolution" plot of hostile forces.

In recent times, through foreign information channels, Nghe An has proactively introduced and promoted the innovative image of the country and people of Nghe An to domestic and international friends, contributing to the propaganda serving the political tasks of the province; promoting cooperation and investment in the fields of economics, politics, culture, society, etc. However, in some cases, the capture and processing of foreign information is still slow, the effectiveness of foreign information activities is not high, and the features of foreign information channels have not been exploited and promoted well. Foreign information work serving socio-economic development has not really gone into depth, has not created a strong driving force to promote socio-economic development; the information content is not rich, lacks depth, and lacks persuasiveness. Many units and localities have not yet developed a comprehensive, regular, long-term strategic foreign information plan, and have not invested in and coordinated propaganda to promote foreign information activities to serve the cause of socio-economic development.

To further strengthen foreign information activities in the new situation, effectively serving the cause of innovation and socio-economic development of the province, Party committees and authorities at all levels need to effectively implement the following contents:

Firstly, thoroughly grasp and fully understand the role and importance of foreign information work. Continue to effectively implement Directive No. 26 of the Secretariat (10th tenure) on "Continuing to innovate and strengthen foreign information work in the new situation", Conclusion No. 16/KL/TU dated February 14, 2012 of the Politburo on "Foreign information development strategy for the period 2011-2020" in a synchronous manner, promoting the combined strength of the entire political system, all levels, sectors, localities, organizations and individuals.

Second, effectively implement Decision No. 79/2010/QD.TTG dated November 30, 2010 of the Prime Minister promulgating the regulations on state management of foreign information, Decision No. 13/2013/QD.UBND dated February 5, 2013 of the Provincial People's Committee promulgating the regulations on foreign information in the province in a comprehensive, regular, focused and key manner. In which, focus on information on the Party's guidelines and policies; policies and laws of the State; achievements in the country's renovation; the world's political and economic security situation, foreign relations of Vietnam and Nghe An. Propagating people's foreign affairs activities to contribute to strengthening and consolidating friendship with people of countries around the world, first of all, people of foreign provinces with traditional relations, twin provinces with Nghe An.

Actively, proactively, and promptly disseminate information, promote the image, people, history, culture; achievements in socio-economic development; cooperation and investment potential of Nghe An to the world. Strengthen foreign economic information, attract investment, promote trade, tourism, and international economic integration through conferences promoting investment, trade, and tourism... Develop and implement programs and information campaigns to promote the image of Nghe An on a large scale abroad on mass media with international coverage such as CNN, Disney Networld (USA), Arirang (Korea), VTC10 - NetViet Channel...

Cooperate with central newspapers, radio stations, major newspapers, magazines and reputable consulting companies to build programs to promote Nghe An's image. Invest funds to improve the quality of news, articles, reports, and films introducing the land and people of Nghe An to the region and the world. Focus on the following contents: Highlighting outstanding achievements in policies and implementation results on social security issues, natural disaster prevention, health, education, economic development, policies for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese... Highlighting the advantages of natural conditions, geographical location, infrastructure of the province; disseminating the province's policies, mechanisms and policies on attracting investment, economic development, social security...

Focus on introducing and promoting the province's unique and distinctive cultural values ​​(cuisine, craft villages, folklore festivals, traditional arts, etc.), UNESCO-recognized heritages, localities with rich tourism potential, attractive tours, etc. Build a number of typical local brands, symbols representing the typical value system of Nghe An's homeland and people, promote the potentials, strengths, cultural values, heritages, and unique tourism products of the province.

Third, properly implement the regulations on speaking and providing information to the press, creating favorable conditions for domestic and foreign organizations and individuals and overseas Vietnamese in Nghe An to clearly understand the Party's guidelines and policies, the laws of the State in general and Nghe An in particular, in order to gain international support and investment cooperation in the province's socio-economic development strategy. Diversify the force and forms of information at all levels and forums. Proactively provide timely and accurate information to domestic and foreign press and central agencies on issues related to Nghe An according to regulations.

Innovate content, diversify forms, strengthen forces, modernize means to improve the effectiveness of the struggle, promptly refute false, distorted arguments, sabotage the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland of the Vietnamese people in general, Nghe An in particular by political opportunists, hostile elements at home and abroad in a proactive and effective manner. Strengthen forecasting work, promote scientific research, build essential documents to serve foreign information work. Build and effectively implement the mechanism for providing information, handling sensitive issues.

Increase the provision of international information to help people better understand the world situation, selectively absorb the experiences and cultural quintessence of humanity, and create conditions for expanding international exchanges and cooperation. Proactively fight and prevent harmful information and wrong ideas from outside from entering Vietnam in order to protect and promote the cultural and spiritual values ​​of the nation.

Fourth, organize the apparatus, build policies and mechanisms for agencies, organizations and individuals participating in foreign information activities inside and outside the province. Improve the quality and efficiency of operations as well as build a specialized department for foreign information work. Perfect the organizational structure, especially the team of cadres and civil servants directly advising on foreign information work of the province; have a plan to send cadres and civil servants to attend training courses to improve their capacity and professional qualifications in foreign information work, in order to gradually improve the effectiveness of foreign affairs work. Invest in facilities, technology, and apply information technology to ensure good and effective service for foreign information activities.

Nguyen Ba Hao (Department of Information and Communications)