Keynote speech by General Secretary and President To Lam at 33rd Diplomatic Conference

Hanoi, Aug. 2 -- Below is the translation of General Secretary and President To Lam's keynote speech for reference:

Distinguished leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front,

Distinguished leaders and former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and leaders of the diplomatic sector through various periods,

Dear comrades and delegates,

Today, I am delighted to attend the 33rd Diplomatic Conference. On behalf of the Party and State leadership, and with my personal affection, I would like to extend my warm greetings, sincere regards, and heartiest congratulations to all delegates, cadres, civil servants, public employees, and personnel engaged in foreign affairs and diplomacy both at home and abr...