Hanoi: Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration in Hanoi on June 30. He emphasized that foreign affairs and international integration must serve more directly national development, strategic autonomy, and enhance the national competitiveness and international standing of the country.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting marked an important step in aligning foreign affairs with the country's strategic goals, ensuring that international efforts are closely linked with national development objectives. The Committee's discussions focused on how to adapt foreign policies to better support the nation's economic and competitive growth while maintaining its autonomy on the global stage.