Vietnam firmly adheres to 'bamboo diplomacy'

Those false and distorted arguments claim that: Vietnam's viewpoint is "general", "unclear", "avoiding confrontation", that Vietnam has not followed the majority, once again deliberately trying to choose a neutral viewpoint on the Russia-Ukraine conflict; that Vietnam's viewpoint on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has "regressed" once again (?!).

With the above arguments, it is necessary to reaffirm: Vietnam's viewpoint and stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict is very objective and clear, that is: Vietnam calls on all parties to end the conflict, restore peace, protect the security and safety of people and essential infrastructure.

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution calling for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Photo: Reuters

Unfortunately, there are still many people who vaguely believe that in the modern era, one must know and choose a major country to rely on in order to ensure that they have someone to protect them when needed. But in reality, the world is always moving and all international relations are always changing unpredictably; only national interests are eternal, eternally unchanging. Therefore, major countries always strive to promote that movement in the direction of their own benefit without caring about the interests of allied countries - this is their nature.

In that context, Vietnam has cleverly balanced and neutralized its relations with all countries so as not to fall into the vortex of any other country, but on the contrary, it has affirmed its inherent position, while highlighting the values ​​of peace and justice. Vietnam has always been steadfast.bamboo diplomacy: Soft, clever, but very resilient and determined; flexible, creative but very brave, steadfast, courageous and adaptable, "soft rope (but) tight tie".

From that foreign policy, Vietnam has built a military policy - firmly holding the view:

1. Vietnam advocates not participating in military alliances.

2. Do not ally with one country to fight against another.

3. Do not allow foreign countries to set up military bases or use Vietnamese territory to fight against other countries.

4. Not to use force or threaten to use force in international relations.

Thus, it is clear that Vietnam only uses its army for the sole purpose of protecting the Fatherland. On the international level, Vietnam actively participates in the United Nations' humanitarian activities, peace protection, economic and cultural exchange and development for the progress of humanity.

From a foreign policy of steadfast political and military neutrality, proposing a policy of multilateralization and diversification of foreign relations, following the motto "more friends, fewer enemies" with the statement:“Vietnam wants to be friends with all countries in the world community, striving for peace, independence and development”So in the economic field, Vietnam has perfectly balanced and built economic relations with many countries in the world.

Vietnam has achieved important achievements in foreign affairs. Photo: Document

Most notably, Vietnam was a country under siege and embargo after the war, but thanks to implementing the "bamboo" diplomacy, Vietnam has haddiplomatic relationswith 189 out of 193 United Nations member states, of which 3 countries have "special relations", 17 countries are "strategic partners" and 13 countries are "comprehensive partners". On the multilateral level, Vietnam is an active member of more than 70 international organizations and forums, such as: UN, ASEAN, APEC, ASEM, WTO; CPTPP... Currently, the economy is increasingly improving with GDP in 2022 increasing by 8.02% compared to 2021, the highest increase in the period 2011-2022.

Superpowers such as the US, Russia, China or powerful countries such as India, Japan, UK, France possess superior potential in economics, diplomacy, science and especially military. The above countries have the ability to influence, control and shape policies towards other countries in the world, as well as control the movement of international trends and solve global problems. However, in diplomatic relations with them, Vietnam always ensures mutual respect, does not interfere in each other's internal affairs, does not form military alliances, always maintains a peaceful, unified and mutually developing relationship...

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Vietnam has been promoting and effectively implementing diversified and multilateral relations with countries around the world. Vietnam does not choose relations with one country and disregard relations with another. Vietnam is ready to be a friend and trusted partner with countries in the international community.