Hanoi, Aug. 14 -- On the occasion of the diplomatic sector's 80th anniversary (August 28, 1945-2025), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang shared key milestones and contributions of consular and citizen protection affairs to Vietnam's diplomacy, as well as strategic directions for elevating these efforts in the new development phase. Talking to the press, the diplomat said that from its early days, consular affairs and the protection of citizens' rights and interests have been among the core tasks of the diplomatic sector. Initially tasked with promoting patriotism, mobilising overseas Vietnamese's support for the homeland, and participating in the resistance wars, the first consular offices were opened in India, Myanmar, an...