This perspective reflects an overall strategic vision of Vietnam’s development in the 21st century. This is not simply a foreign policy objective, but a national long-term development orientation.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the prestige of a country is no longer measured primarily by its economic size or its military power, but also by its capacity to create value, its cultural appeal, the quality of its institutions and its contribution to common human issues.
It should be emphasized that this perspective is based on national confidence. After more than 40 years of reforms, Vietnam has made considerable historical progress. From a poor country heavily scarred by war, it has become a dynamic economy, with a vast network of international relations and participating more and more actively in regional and international cooperation mechanisms.
These achievements have enabled the country to equip itself with the material resources, political prestige and international trust necessary to pursue more ambitious objectives. However, Secretary-General and President To Lam insisted on much more than just increasing economic potential. History, culture, economy and political role form an inseparable whole, demonstrating that national influence is the fruit of a collective force, within which culture and the people play a primordial role.
A nation can be rich without being influential if it lacks widely disseminated cultural values and a distinctive identity. Therefore, the elevation of national status essentially involves the transformation of historical, cultural and human values into resources for development and international influence.
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One of the key points of this guiding principle is the importance given to soft power. In the current global competitive context, soft power is increasingly emerging as a strategic resource. It is the ability to build trust, inspire and build consensus through cultural values, national image and the way a nation interacts with the world.
Vietnam has many assets to exert its cultural influence. These include an age-old culture, a peaceful spirit, a tradition of compassion and tolerance, and a strong will to overcome difficulties. In addition, it presents the image of a resolutely independent and autonomous nation, always favoring dialogue, cooperation and respect for international law.
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Over the years, Vietnam has gradually built an image as a stable, secure and responsible nation within the international community. From its participation in United Nations peacekeeping forces to its commitments to sustainable development, the fight against climate change and the promotion of multilateral cooperation, Vietnam has played an increasingly positive role on the international stage. This is a process of transforming national values into international prestige and influence.
The views of the Secretary General and the President reflect a resolutely modern vision of development, favoring the proactive integration of the most beautiful aspects of human culture while contributing to the enrichment of national culture. In the era of globalization, integration does not mean assimilation, but rather a process of acquiring progressive values from around the world in order to enrich one’s own identity. A truly confident nation will not cut itself off from the achievements of humanity. On the contrary, the deeper the integration, the more necessary it is to preserve its cultural essence and unique value system.
The harmonious alliance of tradition and modernity, of national identity and the finest qualities of humanity, will breathe new vitality into Vietnamese culture, while strengthening the attractiveness of the country in the eyes of the international community. In particular, the expression “contribute to human civilization” testifies to a vision that goes beyond simple national development.
Throughout the different periods of its history, Vietnam has always had as its main objectives national independence, the protection of its sovereignty and the improvement of the living conditions of its population. Today, with its new status, the country aspires not only to its own development, but also to contribute to the international community.
These can be contributions to peace, stability and cooperation. These may include initiatives in sustainable development, environmental protection, digital transformation, food security or education. It can also be about cultural values, lessons of autonomy, solidarity and aspiration for development that Vietnam has accumulated throughout its history.
To achieve this vision, it is essential to continue strengthening the country’s internal capacities. A more productive, competitive and self-sustaining economy will provide a solid foundation for the national position. In the context of digital transformation and the new industrial revolution, the development of science, technology, innovation and highly qualified human resources must become the main engine of growth.
Furthermore, culture must be seen as a resource for development. Beyond the simple preservation of heritage, it is essential to transform culture into a national cultural asset. Valuable cultural products, inspiring stories about the Vietnamese people and creative achievements imbued with the Vietnamese spirit are the most effective vehicles for promoting the country’s image.
In the digital age, each citizen contributes to the influence of the nation. An honest business leader, a scientist with remarkable work, an internationally renowned artist or a Vietnamese showing courtesy abroad, all contribute to enhancing the country’s image.
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Therefore, enhancing the prestige of a nation is not the sole responsibility of the diplomatic sector or the administrative agencies of the state. It is a collective effort of the entire society, which is based on the quality of its population, the quality of its governance and the quality of its development.
History has provided Vietnam with a solid foundation. The reform process has created essential preconditions. The new stage of its development requires the country not only to be stronger economically, but also to shine more culturally, to enjoy increased political prestige and to assume greater responsibility towards the international community.
Raising national prestige therefore does not boil down to asserting Vietnam’s place on the international scene. It is a journey aimed at integrating the positive values of the nation with the values shared by humanity; to move Vietnam from successful integration to an ever more significant contribution to peace, cooperation and progress in the world. It is also the concrete expression of the aspiration for a prosperous and happy nation for this new era.
Source : https://www.qdnd.vn/chinh-polit/cac-van-de/nang-tam-vi-the-quoc-gia-dong-gop-vao-van-minh-nhan-loai-1043800
