Global issues

Notably, since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Vietnam has actively participated in the joint efforts by various countries to strengthen cooperation to counter terrorism on bilateral and multi-lateral basis with a view to eliminating the root causes of terrorist threats to security and stability of each nation.

Vietnam has also actively supported and stood side by side with the world people to safeguard peace, prevent threats of war and arm races, contributing to setting up a fair and democratic international political and economic order. These efforts have clearly shown Vietnam’s sense of responsibility towards friends in the region and the world, making contribution to the common cause of the world people striving for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress.

Entering the 21st century, the world continues to witness unpredictable and complex developments with opportunities and challenges intertwined. After nearly two decades of Doi Moi, Vietnam now enjoys great opportunities for development, i.e. stable political and economic situation, increasingly enhanced strength and position, the world’s prevailing trend of peace, stability and cooperation for development. Besides, Vietnam has to face numerous challenges including the danger of being further lagged behind other countries in the region and the world in economic development, and the threat of terrorism.

In addition to state external activities, the intensive and diversified activities carried out by the Party, National Assembly and mass organizations have contributed greatly to improving the effectiveness and quality of international cooperation, diversifying resources and helping maintain and consolidate solidarity and friendship with all countries, political parties across the world, organizations struggling for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress, expanding relations with ruling parties so as to take advantage of all-round support for the national construction and defense of the Vietnamese Motherland.