On the occasion of the New Year 2026 and the traditional Tet of the nation - Binh Ngo Spring 2026, in the evening of February 9, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife Le Thi Bich Tran hosted a reception for the Diplomatic Corps organized by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Attending the event were: Politburo Member, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung; Deputy Prime Ministers; leaders of departments, ministries, branches, central agencies; Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama - Head of the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, along with Ambassadors, Charges d'Affaires, Heads of representatives of international organizations in Hanoi and spouses.
Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that 2025 has passed, leaving many levels of ups and downs and breakthroughs. However, amidst those "reverse winds", peace, cooperation, and development are still the main flow, the thread connecting us all.
For Vietnam, the Prime Minister said that 2025 is a comprehensive test of the management capacity, adaptability and resilience of both the political system and businesses.
With the spirit of "The Party has led, the Government is unified, the National Assembly agrees, the people support, the Fatherland expects, international friends help, then only discuss doing, not backing down", Vietnam has overcome difficulties and challenges to achieve important development achievements.
In which, growth reached 8.02%, the highest in the region and belonging to the group of countries with high growth in the world; achieving and exceeding all 15/15 key socio-economic targets.
Believing that to achieve those achievements, besides Vietnam's own efforts, the companionship, support and valuable cooperation of international friends are indispensable, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on behalf of General Secretary To Lam and leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam, respectfully thanked the Ambassadors, Heads of representatives of international organizations, partners, and sent his thanks to the State, Governments, senior leaders and people of countries for always standing side by side and supporting Vietnam.
The Prime Minister wishes to continue to receive the valuable companionship and assistance of international friends - partners, sincere friends of Vietnam - to jointly realize the vision: "Vietnam develops sustainably - ASEAN is closely linked - Prosperous Asia is linked - The world is peaceful and warm - Humanity advances equally".
The Prime Minister called on delegates to join hands to promote the implementation of the "3 creations" spirit: Unity to create strength; cooperation to create resources; dialogue to create trust; together wishing peace, prosperity, civilization and happiness in the world; friendly and cooperative relations between Vietnam and countries and international organizations to be constantly strengthened.
