HANOI: State President Luong Cuong has conferred the title of Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam upon five distinguished officials and diplomats. The ceremony, held in Hanoi on January 2, recognized the contributions of these individuals to Vietnam’s diplomatic efforts and international relations.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the newly appointed ambassadors include Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh. The list also features Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Hai, along with Ngo Toan Thang, who serves as the Deputy Director and Deputy Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Office. Additionally, Nguyen Vu Tung, a senior lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, was honored with the title.
The ceremony underscored the importance of these roles in fostering Vietnam’s diplomatic presence on the global stage. The newly titled ambassadors are expected to play a crucial role in advancing Vietnam’s foreign policy objectives and strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations with other nations.