APPF-26: Vietnamese NA wants to tighten ties with Mexico
Vice Chairman of the Vietnam National Assembly Do Ba Ty has suggested that the legislative bodies of Vietnam and Mexico tighten cooperation through the exchange of visits and sharing of experience.
Seafood processing at Trung Son company. Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the VietnamNational Assembly (NA) Do Ba Ty has suggested that the legislative bodies of Vietnam andMexico tighten cooperation through the exchange of visits and sharing ofexperience.
The Vice Chairman made the proposal at a reception in Hanoi on January 19 for a delegation of theMexican Parliament led by Chairman of the Mexican Senate’s Foreign AffairsCommittee for the Asia-Pacific region, Senator Teofilo Torres Corzo, who are inVietnam for the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum(APPF-26).
Ty reiterated that Vietnamese people always treasure thefriendship and solidarity that Mexican people has given for Vietnamin the past struggle for national independence and in the current nationaldevelopment.
He congratulated the guests on their nation’ssocio-economic development over the past time, adding thatthe two nations have huge room for cooperation in numerous fields, including agro-forestry-fisheryproducts processing, science - technology, health, education - training, andclimate change adaption.
Sharing the view with Ty on the need to increaseparliamentary delegation exchanges at all levels between the two nations,Senator Teofilo Torres Corzo called on the two sides to support each other atinternational organisations and multi-faceted forums.
He expressed his hope that the two nations will increasetheir investment partnership in their strong fields, contributing to fostering their friendship andcooperation.-VNA
The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) will feature two plenary sessions on politics-security and economics-trade matters on January 19, the second working day of the event.
Political and security issues were tabled in the first plenary session of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi on January 19, where delegates from member states shared views and proposed measures and initiatives to foster a greater role of the APPF in these spheres.
The 26th Annual Meeting of the APPF-26, hosted by the National Assembly of Vietnam, is one of the country’s major diplomatic events amid its extensive and intensive international integration.
The second plenary session of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia – Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) took place on January 19 afternoon to discuss economic and trade matters.
Vice Chairman of the Laos National Assembly (NA) Senior Lieutenant General Sengnouane Sayalat affirmed his country’s support for Vietnam’s successful hosting of the 26th Annual Meeting of the APPF-26.
Striving for peace, security, cooperation and development is a major, standard, and urgent task for all APPF members, said Vice Chairman of Vietnam’s NA Do Ba Ty on January 19.
Vice Speaker of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia Esmond B. Moses said he hopes Vietnam and Micronesia will increase parliamentary delegation exchanges at all levels.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Seafood processing at Trung Son company. Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
