What are regulations on Ambassador, General Consul, and Head Representative attending National Day Anniversaries according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam?

What are regulations on Ambassador, General Consul, and Head Representative attending National Day Anniversaries according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 40 of the Decree 18/2022/ND-CP (takes effect 10/4/2022) stipulating ambassador, General Consul, and Head Representative attending National Day Anniversaries in Hanoi according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam as follows:

a) Regarding decennial anniversaries of the National Day:

The General Secretary, President of Vietnam, Prime Minister, President of the National Assembly and their spouse shall preside over the banquet of Ambassadors and Head Representatives and their spouse in Hanoi;

b) Regarding anniversaries of the National Day that are not decennial anniversaries:

The President of Vietnam and his/her spouse shall preside over the banquet of Ambassadors, Head Representatives and their spouse in Hanoi;

c) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall organize the wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument to Heroic Martyrs and the ceremony of laying wreaths and visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum for Ambassadors and Head Representatives in Hanoi;

d) The Head of the province or city that has foreign representative missions shall organize the meeting of General Consuls.

What are regulations on Ambassador, General Consul, and Head Representative attending Lunar New Year according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 40 of the Decree 18/2022/ND-CP (takes effect 10/4/2022) stipulating ambassador, General Consul, and Head Representative attending Lunar New Year according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam as follows:

a) The Prime Minister and his/her spouse shall preside over the banquet for Ambassadors, Head Representatives, and their spouse in Hanoi on the occasion of the Lunar New Year;

b) The Head of the province or city and his/her spouse shall rely on the condition of their area to organize the meeting of General Consuls on the occasion of the Lunar New Year;

c) Ministries and central authorities shall not organize private meetings for Ambassadors, Head Representatives on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

What are regulations on Ambassador, General Consul, and Head Representative attending other activities according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 3, 4, 5 and 6, Article 40 of the Decree 18/2022/ND-CP (takes effect 10/4/2022) stipulating ambassador, General Consul, and Head Representative attending other activities according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam as follows:

3. The Prime Minister shall receive Head Representatives of the UN system together in Hanoi on the occasion of the annual United Nations Day (October 24).

4. Ambassadors and Head Representatives in Hanoi shall attend the opening of meetings of the National Assembly via invitations.

5. Regarding other major events of the nation, Heads of Foreign Representative Commissions shall attend them via invitations in accordance with plans or programs or at the request of competent authorities.

6. Ministries and administrative divisions that organize events or activities for Ambassadors, General Consuls, and Head Representatives shall consult and come into terms with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before inviting them.

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