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Party’s viewpoint in combining defence, security and diplomacy in international integration
Party’s viewpoint in combining defence, security and diplomacy in international integration
17/12/16
The reality shows that the combination between defence, security
and diplomacy has always been a matter of strategic importance deciding the
success of Vietnamese revolution in each certain period of time. It is an
objective combination and an urgent need in the cause of national construction
and defence in the present context of international integration.
From the lessons drawn from the past 30 years of renewal and the
evaluation of the internal, regional and the world situation, the 12th National
Congress of the Party pointed out that: “to closely combine between defence,
security and diplomacy”, meeting the requirements of the cause of national
construction and defence in the new situation. This is a fundamental viewpoint,
showing clearly the Party’s development in theoretical thinking on defence,
security and diplomacy, particularly the importance of the combination between
these factors in the creation of the synergy for the country’s
development and firm protection of our socialist Fatherland. This development
not only mentions the goals and requirements but also points out solutions for
combining these factors in the context of the country’s extensive international
integration.
At the previous congresses, this was mentioned as: “To
supplement the regulations for mechanism to combine defence, security and
diplomacy” in several realistic activities (at the 10th Congress)
and “To continue to broaden international cooperation and relations in the
fields of defence and security” (at the XI Congress). At the 12th Congress,
basing on the realistic situation, our Party demanded that such combination
must be comprehensive, synchronous and steady in all contents and localities,
from micro to macro scale, both internally and externally. This shows that in
essence, the above viewpoint is an inheritance and promotion of the nation’s
tradition on Homeland protection and become the Party’s viewpoint in the cause
of national liberation in the past and the present cause of national
construction and defence. It also shows the Party’s independence,
self-reliance, flexibility, creativity and sensitiveness in the appreciation of
the situation, objects and partners, etc. setting ground for mapping out
national protection strategies.
The new point in this viewpoint is that for the first time,
together with stating the combination between defence, security and diplomacy,
our Party also stresses the necessity to “strengthen international cooperation
in defence, security” and considers it one of the basic solutions create a
breakthrough in order to bring about potentials for defence and security
through that combination in the new condition. It both reaffirms the
position and importance of diplomacy in the time of integration and development
and reflects the dialectical and inseparable relation among factors of this
combination. In this relation, defence and security both have a close link with
each other and serve as basis and target for diplomacy. In its turn, diplomacy
makes great contribution to enhancing the potential and effectiveness of
defence and security.
In the coming time, under the affect of globalization and
international integration, the world and regional situation will be
complex with quick changes, impliciting unanticipated risks of instability.
Sovereignty and territorial disputes in the East Sea, trans-national crimes,
natural disaster, epidemic, etc are on the rise. Interally, hostile forces are
fostering their acts of sabotage with “Peaceful evolution” strategy and pushing
up “self evolution” and “self transformation” with the aim to removing the
leadership of the Party and socialist regime. Therefore, the task of
strengthening the combination between defence, security and diplomacy in order
to fulfill the mission of national protection must be thoroughly and seriously
grasped from central to grassroots levels and then implemented a number of
solutions synchronously, focusing on the following ones:
First, strengthening the coordination in studying, evaluating
and anticipating situation which directly influences the cause of national
defence. This is a content of greatest importance in the combination between
defence, security and diplomacy. The results of which are crucial and directly
affect all aspects of social life, and more importantly they are related to the
existence and development of the country. Therefore, it is necessary to have a
close combination and coordination between levels and forces of the Ministry of
National Defence, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in order to collect and analyse information to exactly and and timely
anticipate the world situation.
Second, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of giving advice
to the Party and State in order to map out sound guidelines and sharp policies
on settling internal and external affairs. This is an important, complicated
and difficult task that is hard to be fulfiled by a single organ or force hence
it needs the coordination between defence, security and diplomatic forces.
Basing on the results of studies and anticipation, forces, particularly
specialized forces of the MND, MPS and MOFA should have an active coordination
in evaluating and reviewing the situation to give advice to the Party and
State. Coordination should be regulated in the right direction to avoid repetitive,
unsystematic, wasteful and inadequate activities. It is also demanded that
advisory work should be objective, scientific, andcorrect. Its content should
be comprehensive with focal points on urgent emerging issues. In the context of
the extensive globalization and international integration; the interconnected
interests of countries become a major trend, the correct and clear
specification of partners and objects as well as threats to the country is a
priority in coordination.
Third, actively coordinating activities in the international
integration process to ensure national interests. Defence, security and
diplomacy are important and core aspects of the cause of national protection.
For this reason, the combination of these aspects must be tight and harmonious
in both perception and action. In this complex situation, such combination
should create a synergy for the entire people to combat and defeat the
“Peaceful evolution” strategy of hostile forces as well as violations of our
sovereignty and territory in border, maritime and island areas. During the
implementation, it is necessary to follow principles, methods and procedures,
ensuring a smooth and close coordination and timely support to each other among
these forces in order to firmly protect the independence, sovereignty, unity,
territorial integrity and national security and maintain the peaceful and
stable environment for the country’s development.
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All comments [ 10 ]
International integration and defence diplomacy has made significant achievements. This contributed to effectively implementing the international integration policies of Vietnam
Vietnam’s defence cooperation with other countries has deepened and increased effectively, especially with strategic partners.
Bilateral defence relations between Vietnam and other countries have not only contributed to strengthen solidarity, and friendship, but it has also enhanced understanding and mutual trust.
Vietnam has not only expanded and diversified relations, but also complied with the Party's viewpoints of international integration on defense.
Vietnam has formed new methods of cooperation and has promoted positive cooperation through initiatives in order to make such cooperation more effective for peace and security in the region. Therefore, Vietnam's role in the mechanism of defense cooperation and regional security has been highly valued.
The goals of constructing the nation and defence of the Homeland must be attach closely to international integration and defence diplomacy.
Party and State of vietnam always considers international integration and defense diplomacy as one of the most important tasks of Vietnam's defense.
One of the important factors to improve the position and strength of the country is to create a solid stand in foreign affairs on defence with new mechanisms of both bilateral and multilateral cooperation. This contributes to build a regional security structure, which will be able to maintain and consolidate peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.
Combining closely the cooperation and fighting in international integration with defence diplomacy will provide an opportunity to have more friends and fewer enemies, maintain the stability inside the country, and defend the Homeland firmly from the outside.
In the coming years, under the leadership and direction of the Party, the State, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, international integration and defence diplomacy will continue to be innovated and improved effectively with the coordination of ministries, agencies, branches, localities... This will contribute to the cause of building the nation and defence of the Homeland.
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