Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoàng Bình Quân speaks at the meeting. —VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI —The Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations met in Hà Nội on Tuesday to review its performance in 2020 and set tasks for 2021.

According to a report presented at the meeting, despite the complex and unpredictable changes in the region and the world, especially the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commission completed its tasks and performed strongly in consultation works, helping realise the Party and State’s policies and orientations.

Head of the commission Hoàng Bình Quân lauded the efforts of all officials and staff of the commission throughout the year, and expressed his hope they will continue performing well.

It is necessary to enhance the efficiency of strategic research and forecasting, thus providing high-quality advice for the Politburo and the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat in external relations and serving the 13th National Party Congress.

He stressed the need to strengthen management to guarantee external relations activities are conducted in a practical, economical, and effective manner, with flexible formats that suit the regional and world situation. He highlighted the significance of close direction and guidance in people-to-people diplomatic activities.

Quân also asked ministries, sectors, and agencies to closely co-ordinate with the commission in external relations matters, joining hands to implement the resolution to be released at the upcoming National Party Congress. — VNS