Attending the workshop were UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker; representatives of central and local departments, ministries, agencies, domestic and international researchers and cultural experts, and leaders of units under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh said that the international workshop "Promoting international cultural integration in the era of national development" took place in the context of Vietnam entering a new stage of development, with the desire to rise strongly, affirming its position in the international arena, in which culture has, is and continues to affirm its important role, both as an endogenous and invaluable source of strength for the sustainable development of Vietnam, and as a bridge of friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and international friends in the context of increasingly deep international integration and cooperation as today.

According to Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh, Vietnam is a country with more than 4,000 years of history, experiencing many changes and ups and downs caused by nature and humans, accumulating, creating and promoting many values ​​and unique cultural identities of the nation, forming the soul and strength of the nation; at the same time absorbing and contributing to the common culture of humanity.

Culture has accompanied the nation, contributing to Vietnam's deep and wide integration into world politics, the global economy, and human civilization, taking on many important international responsibilities, promoting an active and responsible role in many important multilateral organizations and forums, as General Secretary To Lam emphasized: "Never before has Vietnam integrated so deeply and made such positive contributions to world politics, the global economy, and human civilization as it does today."

Vietnam is among the 40 countries with the largest economies in the world and the top 20 economies in terms of trade and foreign investment attraction; has diplomatic relations with 193 countries that are members of the United Nations; builds partnerships, strategic cooperation, and comprehensive strategic partnerships with all major powers in the world and the region.

"The outstanding achievements of the country and the nation, especially in the past 40 years of renovation, with the indispensable role of culture, are the foundation and important conditions for Vietnam to realize its strategic vision, enter a new era, the era of national development, build a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, prosperous, civilized, happy Vietnam, successfully implement strategic goals by 2030, Vietnam becomes a developing country, with modern industry, high average income; by 2045 it becomes a developed country, with high income; strongly arouse national spirit, spirit of autonomy, self-confidence, self-reliance, self-reliance, national pride, aspiration for national development; closely combine national strength with the strength of the times", Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh shared.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that the international workshop " Promoting international cultural integration in the era of national growth " held today has special significance.

This is a forum for managers, researchers, and cultural experts at home and abroad to exchange, discuss, share experiences, and propose creative ideas and solutions to assess the current situation and identify opportunities and challenges in the process of international cultural integration of Vietnam today.

Deepen awareness of the role and importance of culture in the process of international integration, enhance national status and promote sustainable development, especially in the context of Vietnam facing a historical moment, preparing to enter a new era, the era of national growth.

In addition, strengthen international cooperation in the cultural field, learn from experiences from countries around the world, build practical cooperation programs and projects, especially experience in the process of internationalizing domestic culture and internalizing international cultural quintessence values.

At the same time, propose specific orientations, strategies and solutions to effectively promote international cultural integration, strongly promoting the role of culture in the new era of Vietnam.

"I believe that, with the enthusiastic, dedicated and intelligent participation of the delegates, the workshop will be a great success, contributing important scientific and practical arguments to policy making and implementation of international cultural integration activities of Vietnam in general, as well as the Project "Internationalization of Vietnamese culture and Vietnamization of international culture" in particular in the coming time", Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh expressed.

In his report at the workshop, Director of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Phuong Hoa said that internationalizing Vietnamese culture and Vietnamizing international culture aims to realize the aspiration to develop a prosperous and happy country, build an advanced Vietnamese culture with strong national identity; so that culture becomes an endogenous force for rapid and sustainable national development; enhance the country's position in the international arena; actively contribute to helping Vietnam demonstrate its important role and position in human civilization.

Along with that, the Project is also expected to reach new heights in artistic creation, creating world-class works; forming cultural products and brands with quality and global competitiveness, accessing international markets, and exporting cultural goods and services abroad.

At the same time, build Vietnam into an attractive destination for international cultural and artistic events; build a digital culture suitable for the digital economy, digital society and digital citizens.

At the workshop, delegates discussed, shared international experiences and suggested solutions for Vietnam and gave comments on the Project "Internationalization of Vietnamese culture and Vietnamization of international culture" as well as proposed tasks and solutions.

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