Bangkok, Jan. 14 -- Vietnam's foreign policy has been a key driver of the country's strong rise, Thai scholar Kavi Chongkittavorn said, voicing confidence that Vietnam is on course to meet two major milestones marking the centenary of the Party and the nation.

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Bangkok ahead of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Kavi noted that amid intensifying global geopolitical polarisation, the past five years have represented a historic turning point in Vietnam's diplomacy, as the country has effectively expanded and deepened ties with all partners, regardless of their status.

He highlighted that under the current leadership of Party General Secretary To Lam, Vie...