ASOSAI Governing Board holds 53rd meeting in Hanoi
The 53rd meeting of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI)’s Governing Board took place in Hanoi on September 22 under the co-chair of Ho Duc Phoc, the new Chair of the association, and Secretary General Hu Zejun.
Hanoi(VNA) –The 53rd meeting of the Asian Organisation of Supreme AuditInstitutions (ASOSAI)’s Governing Board took place in Hanoi on September 22under the co-chair of Ho Duc Phoc, the new Chair of the association, andSecretary General Hu Zejun.
Addressing the event,Phoc, who is the Auditor General of Vietnam, said that the ASOSAI has become aninfluential organisation in promoting the independence, transparency,professionalism and responsibility in the field of auditing in the region.
The Governing Board meetingwill focus on tasks for the time ahead, including the implementation of the 12th research project, and preparations for the 54th meeting of the boardand the 15th ASOSAI Assembly, he said.
Members of the boardapproved the minute of the 52nd Governing Board meeting and agreedto keep India as the Editor-in-Chief of the ASOSAI Magazine for another termfrom 2021-2024.
Regarding the themefor the 12th research project, ASOSAI Secretary General Hu Zejunsaid that the ASOSAI Secretariat had received 38 suggestions from 16 SAIs and chose24 for the recommendation list.
After discussion,participants agreed on the topics of the 12th research project,which are audit of implementation of sustainable development goals; SAI’s rolein the detection and evaluation of fiscal impacts and risks from public debts, andsupport for auditors in digital era.
On the 15th Assembly of the ASOSAI slated for 2021 in Thailand, Thai Audit General SirinPhankasem pledged to exchange information with member SAIs during thepreparations for the event, expressing hope for collaboration from other SAIs.
Concluding themeeting, Phoc thanked the ASOSAI members for cooperation with the State Auditof Vietnam during the organisation of the ASOSAI’s 14th Assembly.
The 54th and 55th meetings of the ASOSAI Governing Board will take place inKuwait and Bangladesh in 2019 and 2020, respectively.-VNA
The 14th ASOSAI is taking place in Hanoi, with participants discussing ways to boost environmental auditing for the sustainable development of the region.
Officials from the People’s Committee of the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on September 21 received a delegation of participants that attended the ongoing 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) in Vietnam.
The 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) closed in Hanoi on September 22, adopting the Hanoi Declaration during its 2nd plenary session in the same day.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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.
Overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
