The publication by the Politburo of Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW of May 19, 2026 relating to the implementation of the foreign policy guidelines of the XIV Party Congress, and the national conference for the dissemination of this resolution, chaired by the Secretary-General To Lam on June 11, clearly affirmed the need to build a comprehensive and modern Vietnamese foreign policy and diplomacy, imbued with the distinctive identity of “Vietnamese bamboo”, playing a pioneering role in maintaining a healthy environment. peaceful, the mobilization of international resources in the service of national development and the strengthening of Vietnam’s position and prestige on the international scene.
This spirit not only places demands on foreign affairs agencies at the central level, but also opens up important prospects for each locality.
Because, in a context of ever more advanced integration, each locality is no longer only a place for implementing foreign policy, but also becomes an integral player in the integration process, participating directly in the expansion of its own development space and contributing to the strength overall of the nation.
Foreign policy in a new development perspective
One of the new and notable points of Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW is the emphasis placed on the requirement to implement a foreign policy “measurable with the historical and cultural stature and position of the country”, while strongly promoting the role of foreign affairs in the service of development.
While in the past foreign affairs were mainly seen from a political and diplomatic angle, today they are closely linked to economic development, science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, culture and the strengthening of national competitiveness.
This means that external relations are no longer mere support activities, but have become a direct driver of development. Every international cooperation opportunity, every foreign investment project, every science and technology networking program, and every cultural promotion action can create concrete value for the territory and the country.
In this new development perspective, local authorities are not only beneficiaries of advances in foreign policy, but must also actively participate in the integration process. Their foreign policy capacity becomes a determining factor in their ability to attract resources, develop their markets, access knowledge and strengthen their position within regional, national and international networks.
For Gia Lai, a province strategically located in the central region, bordering Cambodia and with great potential in agriculture, renewable energy, culture and tourism, the implementation of Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW is not only a political requirement but also an opportunity to expand the development space in the new phase.
The role of foreign relations drawn from Gia Lai’s experience.
Over the years, under the leadership of the Provincial Party Committee, Gia Lai’s foreign policy has undergone many positive developments, contributing significantly to the overall development of the region.
The province’s diplomacy activities are increasingly implemented in a comprehensive manner, revolving around its three pillars: Party diplomacy, state diplomacy and interpersonal diplomacy. This synergistic approach strengthens friendly relations, develops international cooperation, mobilizes resources in the service of development socio-economic and guarantees national defense and security.
Examining the concrete situation in Gia Lai reveals a significant transformation: foreign relations are no longer limited to formal exchanges, visits or cooperation agreements, but have gradually become closely linked to the goal of local development.
An eloquent example is the role of the Le Thanh international border post economic zone. Positioned as a crucial crossing point for trade between Vietnam and Cambodia, this area is gradually becoming an economic hub linking the North Central Highlands region to the countries of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
Through border cooperation activities, trade promotion and import and export of goods, Le Thanh International Border Post not only helps promote economic growth, but also creates conditions for strengthening friendship between people on both sides of the border. the border, thus consolidating the posture of national defense and security of the populations in the border region.
From this point of view, it appears that the Party’s foreign policy has resulted in tangible results in local socio-economic life. Each import-export cargo passing through the border post, each economic cooperation program, each infrastructure interconnection project are all concrete manifestations of diplomacy in the service of development.
The effectiveness of foreign policy is also clearly demonstrated by the province’s results in international economic integration. After 40 years of reforms, Gia Lai, from a locality with modest exports, saw its export turnover exceed 3.4 billion US dollars in 2025, expanding its market to more than 120 countries and territories. At the same time, numerous foreign direct investment projects in the sectors of processing industry, renewable energies, logistics and economic infrastructure have been attracted to the province.
Leveraging next-generation free trade agreements, such as the CPTPP and EVFTA, has helped increase the value added and competitiveness of key products such as coffee, pepper, fruits and processed agricultural products. These results demonstrate that international relations, in addition to creating a peaceful and stable environment, constitute a direct channel for mobilizing resources, developing markets and creating new engines of growth for the region.
In addition to its strategic position on the border, Gia Lai strives to develop and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with localities in Cambodia and Laos. Regular exchanges and cooperation in many areas contribute to the establishment of a peaceful, friendly, stable and development-friendly border.
In a complex and unstable regional and global context, maintaining a peaceful and stable environment in border areas is not only important for national defense and security, but also a prerequisite for economic development, improving the living conditions of populations and attracting investments.
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This is one of the important points highlighted in Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW: Taking national interests as the supreme goal, maintaining a peaceful environment for national development.
Exploit the potential of economic diplomacy and scientific and technological diplomacy.
In the era of the knowledge economy and the fourth industrial revolution, the value of foreign business lies not only in expanding relationships, but also in the ability to connect knowledge, technologies and resources for development.
Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW particularly highlights the need to strengthen economic diplomacy, scientific and technological diplomacy, as well as innovation. These are areas of capital importance for territories that aspire to rapid and sustainable development.
For Gia Lai, its strengths in the fields of advanced agriculture, renewable energies, processing of agricultural products, green economy and circular economy open up numerous prospects for international cooperation.
Over the years, the province has actively mobilized external resources, promoting cooperation with international organizations, investors and development partners. Scientific and intellectual diplomacy has become a major asset, contributing to the improvement of the quality of human resources, access to cutting-edge management expertise and the putting into practice of scientific and technological advances. International scientific conferences organized by the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) have positioned Gia Lai on the global scientific scene.
Thanks to its links with scientists, experts and international organizations, Gia Lai is gradually promoting its image as a dynamic, creative, friendly and integrated locality.
In the coming period, in accordance with the spirit of Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, Gia Lai must continue its transition from a logic of “cooperation” to a logic of “competitiveness for more effective cooperation”. This involves actively creating an attractive investment environment, improving the quality of human resources, promoting digital transformation and administrative reform in order to create favorable conditions for investors, businesses and international partners.
Each successful investment project not only raises capital, but also provides the opportunity to adopt new technologies, advanced management methods and expand markets for local products.
Transform cultural strength into a foreign policy resource.
One of the main axes of current thinking in matters of foreign policy is the promotion of cultural soft power.
Secretary-General To Lam stressed the need to implement a foreign policy commensurate with the country’s historical, cultural and international status. This demonstrates that culture is not only the spiritual foundation of society, but also an essential resource for enhancing the image, prestige and the attractiveness of the nation.
For Gia Lai, this is a huge advantage.
The cultural space of the Central Highlands, with its gong culture, Cham towers, historical and cultural relics, traditional festivals, unique cultural treasures of the Jrai and Bahnar ethnic groups, and majestic natural landscapes, has created a distinct identity for this mountainous region.
Gong ensembles, gong groups and teams of craftsmen and people proficient in the use of traditional musical instruments constitute valuable cultural resources that can spread the image of Gia Lai throughout the world.
Traditional martial arts are no longer confined to isolated dojos in rural villages; they spread across the world. Western dojos, welcoming foreign students, help to spread local identity and national culture to the four corners of the globe.
In a context of ever-increasing international integration, culture can become a true “ambassador”, helping to promote the image of the territory and attract tourists, investors and international friends.
Therefore, leveraging cultural soft power is not only a task for the cultural sector, but also an important aspect of foreign affairs in the new era.
Gia Lai must continue to strengthen the link between preservation of cultural heritage and tourism development, between promotion of its image and attraction of investments, and between preservation of its identity and international integration. Thus, culture will become an essential endogenous resource contributing to the expansion of the development potential of the province.
Expand the scope of development through a new approach to foreign policy.
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Global development practices show that localities that effectively exploit integration opportunities tend to develop faster, attract more resources, and occupy increasingly higher positions.
For Gia Lai, the potential and margins for development remain considerable. However, to realize this potential, the province must pursue an innovative approach to foreign policy, in accordance with the spirit of Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW.
He is primordial to clearly define that foreign policy is the responsibility of the entire political system, and not just specialized agencies. Each sector, each locality and each manager must raise awareness of integration and development.
Second, we must strengthen economic diplomacy linked to areas of excellence such as advanced agriculture, agricultural product processing, renewable energy, ecotourism and cross-border trade.
Third, strengthen scientific and technological diplomacy, establishing links with research centers, universities, experts and international organizations in order to increase innovation capacities.
Fourthly, actively promote cultural soft power, by developing the Gia Lai brand associated with the identity of the Central Highlands, the cultural space of gong music and the unique values of the plateau region.
Fifth, continue to strengthen friendly relations and cooperation with localities in Cambodia and Laos, with a view to building a peaceful, stable, cooperative and developing border region.
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As the country enters a new era of development, external relations not only serve as a bridge connecting Gia Lai to the world, but also as a key driving force opening new development prospects.
A thorough understanding and effective implementation of Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW will help Gia Lai better leverage external resources, develop local potential and advantages, and contribute to the nation’s realization of its aspiration for prosperous and happy development in the new era.
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