The Chinese foreign minister participates in online exchanges with the US Foreign Relations Council. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. In his speech, Mr. Vuong Nghi emphasized that the important phone call on New Year’s Eve between the heads of the two countries has indicated a great direction for the Sino-US relationship, the dialogue in Anchorage (Alaska) has opened. direct high-level interaction between the two parties in the context of an epidemic. However, the new administration’s policy toward China in the US has not yet removed the shadow of its predecessor, has not escaped the misunderstanding in perception of China and has not found the right way to conclude. delivery with this country. He gave 5 points on how to view the Sino-US relationship from a strategic perspective, wanting the US to perceive objectively and to deal with China’s development; to work together with China to find a new way to peacefully coexist and win cooperation together; respect and tolerate the path and regime that China chooses; practice authentic multilateralism and stop interfering in China’s internal affairs. The Chinese Foreign Minister reaffirms that the country’s development and reassurance are “not meant to replace or defeat anyone” and that it needs equality. “Either China or the US is successful does not mean the other side fails,” he said. Separating from the world’s second largest economy and facing China’s 1.4 billion people, it not only does not help the US in resolving the conflicts faced, but also confuses the world ” . According to Mr. Vuong Nghi, the key to properly handling the relationship between the two sides is “whether the US can accept the peaceful rise of a major country with a social regime, cultural history and a period of time. develop differently or not “. China welcomes President Biden’s administration to return to multilateralism, said Wang Yi, but said that true multilateralism is “not allowed to confront the new group under the banner of multilateralism. , do not set up closed factions under the guise of multilateralism “. The Chinese Foreign Minister also reaffirmed that Beijing will “respond legally” when “national sovereignty and national dignity are threatened and violated”. He called on the two countries to go beyond the inevitable view that “conflict is bound to arise between emerging and current powers”, beyond ideological differences and social regimes, beyond thinking. Cold War and group confrontation, actively seeking ways to live peacefully and win cooperation between the two great powers./.

Facing this situation, in January 2021, the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union issued a Resolution “Supporting international integration of women until 2030” to guide activities to support women. international integration, creating conditions for associations at all levels to propose mechanisms and resources for related activities. This is also the basis for the Vietnam Women’s Union (Women’s Union) to advise the Party, the Government, the National Assembly and coordinate with departments, ministries, branches and localities to promote the role of women and organizations. Association in international integration.

Resolution of the XIII Congress of the Party clearly stated in the national development orientation for the period 2021-2030 is to continue implementing the foreign policy of independence, autonomy, multilateralization and diversification; proactively and actively integrating into the world in a comprehensive, extensive and effective manner; maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, constantly improving Vietnam’s international position and reputation, … along with key tasks such as maintaining independence, autonomy, continuing to improve quality and effectiveness. results of foreign activities, international integration…; Arousing aspirations for prosperous and happy country development; promote the cultural values, the strength of Vietnamese people in the cause of national construction and defense, international integration …

Therefore, the Women’s Union’s Resolution 18 was born to raise awareness and capacity of international integration of association officials, members and women to participate and contribute to the process. integration of the country and turn the association into an influential regional and international organization. The resolution offers groups of tasks and specific solutions in 3 areas, including: (1) Culture, society and science – technology. (2) Economy. (3) Security, defense and foreign affairs.

It can be said that the Resolution on supporting women for international integration until 2030 was born at the right time and has important significance when the policy of international integration continues to be strongly affirmed at the XIII Party Congress. . At the same time, this is the basis for the Women’s Union at all levels to determine and synchronously implement effectively policies, encourage and promote women’s international integration, and at the same time arouse aspirations for development and innovation. promote the initiative and creativity of Vietnamese women in general and the Vietnam Women’s Union in particular.

Accordingly, in the field of culture, society and science – technology, it is necessary to promote the role of women in preserving the national cultural identity and absorbing the cultural quintessence of humanity. Propagate and mobilize women to actively participate in preserving, promoting and transmitting fine traditional cultural values ​​of the nation. Promote cultural diplomacy, attach importance to and promote cultural exchanges as one of the priority activities of people’s diplomacy, considering culture as a soft power in international competition. Promote cultural – art, physical training – sports movements in the community to help women adapt and become more confident in the process of international integration. At the same time, to support women in family and social issues to meet the requirements of international integration and promote women to participate in science – technology, …

In the economic field, it is necessary to raise women’s awareness of economic integration and sustainable development, in particular, to focus on raising awareness of opportunities and challenges from international economic integration. General and free trade agreements (FTAs) in particular for women to actively prepare luggage to meet new requirements to help take advantage of opportunities and overcome barriers. In addition, it is necessary to develop a network to support women’s economic integration such as developing a network of female entrepreneurs and producers in the form of groups, groups, clubs, associations and associations; participating in connecting domestic female entrepreneurs with international partners and overseas Vietnamese, supporting women’s economic integration through trade promotion; attach importance to improving the quality of female human resources, and at the same time promoting women’s participation in the digital economy; research, propose policies and participate in training to improve skills and skills for female workers, focus on highly skilled workers, occupations where women can be strong, occupations capable of shifting in ASEAN , …

At the same time, strengthen the role of Vietnamese women in the fields of security, defense, regional and international foreign affairs, especially actively sharing with the international experiences and achievements of Vietnam and the contribution of Vietnamese women in traditional security (assisting victims of war, rebuilding the country, joining peacekeeping forces …) as well as non-traditional security respond to climate change, prevent and combat epidemics, safe migration …). Coordinate with regional and international women’s organizations to speak up and contribute to maintaining an environment of peace, stability and cooperation in the world. Coordinate to raise awareness, foster knowledge and skills, and recommend women to participate in regional and global political and security organizations and cooperation mechanisms. Honoring women in security – defense and foreign affairs. Increase women’s effective participation at international forums, conferences, seminars, …

Deeply aware of the opportunities and challenges of international integration as well as the role and position of women in modern life, more than anyone else, Women’s Unions are actively implementing many necessary measures. in order to support women’s international integration and consider this an important strategic task, in which the Vietnam Women’s Union plays a pivotal role as the representative organization for all strata of Vietnamese women. strive to become an influential organization in the region and the world.

In order to realize this important task, each union official, member, woman and community needs to raise their awareness of international integration. Every association officer, especially full-time external relations officer, needs to strengthen international integration capacity. Make the most of technical support from international experts, volunteers and organizations; enhance the application of information technology and digital transformation in the management, administration and organization of association activities. In particular, each level of the association now needs to focus on effective investment in foreign affairs and international integration in both breadth and depth; building a favorable legal environment for women in international integration; increase resource mobilization for international integration. At the same time, associations at all levels actively put into annual work plans to propose authorities at all levels to facilitate resources for activities to support women in international integration; approach and mobilize international sponsorships, mobilize socialization funds from domestic and foreign businesses and individuals.