Hanoi, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on the foreign affairs sector to strengthen its role in supporting national development by adopting more innovative thinking and drastic action for tangible results. Addressing a plenary session of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi on August 4, the PM said diplomacy has played an important role in safeguarding a peaceful and stable environment, creating favourable external conditions for enhancing Vietnam's international standing. The Government leader said the sector, together with the political system, has built a comprehensive framework of external relations, providing a solid political and legal foundation for Vietnam to maintain independence, self-reliance, proactive and f...