The International Co-operation Department of Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is responsible to the Director General for conducting the state management of international activities in the fields of tourism in accordance with Communist Party guidelines and the policies and laws of the state. Its functions include: drafting and submitting legislative documents relating to international co-operation to the Director General for approval; setting up short-term, long-term and annual plans relating to international exchange activities involving VNAT; acting on behalf of VNAT as the co-ordinating body in respect of external relations and international co-operation in the field of tourism; maintaining contacts overseas and developing good relations with foreign counterparts; conducting exchange programmes with foreign partners both inside and outside of the country; and supervising and giving guidance and support in respect of international co-operation activities conducted by various agencies.