Vietnam sets example of people’s trust in Government

2020 is really a special year for Vietnam, a challenging year for Vietnam since the COVID-19 pandemic have been developing complicatedly, changing the life of the whole world.

2020 is a truly special year for Vietnam as the country has not only performed the dual role of ASEAN Chair and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) but also done a good job of concurrently containing COVID-19 and sustaining economic growth.

Vietnam, as Prof. Carl Thayer at Australia’s University of New South Wales said, has shown its mettle, promoted its stature, and won over trust in the region and the world.

In a year full of challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has still been developing complicatedly and changing the whole world

During 2020, the name “Vietnam” has repeatedly appeared on international media outlets and been frequently mentioned by foreign officials, experts, and scholars thanks to its achievements in domestic and external affairs.

Vietnam is a model and an example for others to follow.

Vietnam has set the motto of “leaving no one behind” and it did it in the COVID-19 pandemic

Millions of Vietnamese all over the world have been brought home

Efforts by the Government to realise the twin target of fighting the pandemic and ensuring social security and obtaining the best possible economic growth can make Vietnam “an economic highlight” in a year the global economy fell into the worst recession since World War II.

Vietnam, posting a growth rate of 2.91 percent in 2020, is one of the 10 countries with the fastest GDP growth

Vietnam is listed among the 16 most successful emerging economies this year.

Vietnam will gain a higher position in world rankings in the time ahead.

The only seeming bright spot in Asia is Vietnam, which ably balanced public health and economics right from the onset of the pandemic.

last year witnessed great and unprecedented changes that have left widespread and long-term impacts on the world

The COVID-19 pandemic hit all countries in the world, pushing the global economy into recession, while the East Sea issue saw new complicated developments, and other non-traditional challenges emerged, including those related to water security, natural disasters and flooding, greatly affecting the Southeast Asia region, including Vietnam

Vietnam provided assistance in masks, medical equipment and finance to 51 countries and international organisations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, while actively supporting countries and partners facing difficulties

Vietnam’s pandemic response model has been hailed by the international community,

the year of 2020 left a special imprint in the promotion and enhancement of Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy as the country actively contributed to the building and shaping of many multilateral mechanisms

Vietnam saw breakthrough progress in international economic integration with the effective implementation of the CPTPP and EVFTA,and the EU-Vietnam Investment Promotion Agreement, as well as the FTA with the UK and the RCEP.

The strength and solidarity of the entire political system; the trust, companionship and support of the people; as well as the maturity and enthusiasm of those in charge of foreign affairs are solid premises for Vietnam to firmly enter 2021 and the following years