(Haiphong.gov.vn) – On the morning of January 12, the Department of Foreign Affairs held a conference to summarize activities in 2023 and set out directions and tasks for 2024. Deputy Chairman […]
(Haiphong.gov.vn) - On the morning of January 12, the Department of Foreign Affairs held a conference to summarize activities in 2023 and set out directions and tasks for 2024. Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong attended.
Conference delegates.In the context of many complex and unpredictable developments in the world, the domestic economy and society continue to maintain stability and the city continues to grow; With the close and timely direction of the City Party Committee and People's Committee, foreign affairs work in 2023 has been comprehensively deployed on the pillars: Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, People's diplomacy and in most fields, with many bright spots and important contributions in completing the 2023 socio-economic development goals and targets set by the city.
Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong reported at the Conference.During the year, the city welcomed 301 international tourist delegations, an increase of 72% in the number of delegations, compared to 2022; At the same time, organize and deploy 166 city delegations to participate in investment promotion, attend international conferences/seminars, international competitions, training courses/training courses... an increase of 147.76% in the number of delegations compared to 2022. Receiving 50 programs/projects/non-projects with a total value of foreign NGO aid commitments (reaching more than 5 million USD; disbursement value of nearly 4 million USD. NGO projects have effectively contributed to the city's social security work. In addition, the organization signed 20 new Memorandums of Understanding between the city and calocalities, large foreign corporations/companies, opening up opportunities for cooperation in new and potential fields (such as building and developing smart city models, green manufacturing, smart healthcare, new energy, digital transformation, developing smart seaport infrastructure connecting supply chains...).
Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong acknowledged, praised and highly appreciated achievements in foreign affairs in 2023.Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong acknowledged, praised and appreciated the achievements achieved in foreign affairs in 2023. Among them, there are efforts of all levels, branches and localities, especially the Department of Foreign Affairs, the focal agency in managing the city's foreign affairs activities. 2024 is the year the city needs to make a breakthrough and speed up implementation, striving to complete the goals of the City's 5-year socio-economic development plan for 2021 - 2025, Resolution of the 16th City Congress, so foreign affairs work needs to focus on a number of contents: Continue to concretize and effectively implement the directions of the Central Government and the city on foreign affairs. Improve the effectiveness of economic diplomacy activities by method c"Taking people and businesses as the service center", focusing on attracting resources to the city's pillars and priority areas: high-tech industry, seaports - logistics, tourism - trade. Promote the Cultural Diplomacy Program combined with tourism development; Focus on preserving, promoting and promoting the value of the world natural heritage Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago; Strengthen foreign information, promote the city's image, reputation and position with international partners. Promote solidarity, exchange and people-to-people friendship activities to promote and strengthen mutual understanding between the people of the city and people of other countries. Continue to effectively implement state management of foreign affairs.
Department of Foreign Affairs received the Emulation Flag of the City People's Committee.
2 individuals received the Medal "For the cause of diplomacy" from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 3 individuals received a Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
2 collectives received the title of "Excellent Labor Collective" at the city level.
1 collective and 4 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the City People's Committee street.
2 collectives and 10 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Department of Foreign Affairs.On this occasion, the Department of Foreign Affairs received the Emulation Flag from the City People's Committee; 2 individuals received the Medal "For Diplomatic Career" from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 3 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Foreign Affairs; 2 collectives received the title of "Excellent Labor Collective" at the city level; 1 group and 4 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the City People's Committee; 2 groups and 10 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
At the Conference. The Department of Foreign Affairs and World Vision signed the MOU.agreement
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