In his welcoming remarks, VUFO President Phan Anh Son said that in 2023, Vietnam obtained great achievements in socio-economic development, adding that last year was also a successful year for foreign affairs in general, including for people-to-people diplomacy.
He reported that in 2023, VUFO hosted nearly 1,000 activities both bilaterally and multilaterally, at both central and local levels, and held working sessions with the many high-level delegations of foreign countries that came to Vietnam.
The union has also actively supported foreign NGOs in Vietnam in implementing administrative procedures and connecting with Vietnamese localities, ministries and agencies. Foreign NGOs contributed nearly 228 million USD to projects and programmes in Vietnam in 2023.
In the coming time, the VUFO will continue to innovate the mindset, methods of organisation, and content of people-to-people diplomacy activities; maintain and expand a reputable and widespread network of partners in the regions; and improve the effectiveness of cooperation and support for activities of foreign NGOs, shared Son.
