What are regulations on Ambassadors greet and bid farewell to Leaders of the Vietnam Communist Party and State according to diplomatic ceremonies?

What are regulations on Ambassadors greet and bid farewell to Leaders of the Vietnam Communist Party and State according to diplomatic ceremonies?

Pursuant to Article 38 of the Decree 18/2022/ND-CP (takes effect 10/4/2022) stipulating ambassadors greet and bid farewell to Leaders of the Vietnam Communist Party and State according to diplomatic ceremonies as follows:

1. After the Ambassador presents the Credentials to the President of Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall arrange for the Ambassador to greet the General Secretary, President of Vietnam, Prime Minister, President of the National Assembly, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the request of the foreign representative mission and according to permitting conditions.

2. When the Ambassador ends his/her working term, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall arrange for the Ambassador to bid farewell to the President of Vietnam and Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the request of the foreign representative mission. In special cases, arrange for the Ambassador to bid farewell to the General Secretary, Prime Minister, and President of the National Assembly.

3. The representative of the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall invite the Ambassador to a friendly meal to bid farewell and gift presents to the Ambassador when he/she ends his/her working term.

What are regulations on awarding Friendship Medals and other titles according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 39 of the Decree 18/2022/ND-CP (takes effect 10/4/2022) stipulating awarding Friendship Medals and other titles according to diplomatic ceremonies in Vietnam as follows:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall take charge and propose the consideration of awarding Friendship Medals or appropriate form of awarding for the Ambassador, General Consul, Head and Representative who has actively contributed to the friendship of development and cooperation with Vietnam; make proposals to grant, award, and organize the awards ceremony.

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