Colombia hopes to enhance parliamentary cooperation with Vietnam: lower house leader
President of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia Andrés David Calle Aguas hosted a reception on March 5 for Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia Vu Trung My, during which he urged the two countries to consider establishing the Colombia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia Vu Trung My (second from right) and President of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia Andrés David Calle Aguas (R) (Photo: VNA)
Mexico City (VNA) - President of the Chamber of Representatives ofColombia Andrés David Calle Aguas hosted a reception on March 5 for VietnameseAmbassador to Venezuela and Colombia Vu Trung My, during which he urged the twocountries to consider establishing the Colombia-Vietnam FriendshipParliamentarians’ Group.
He also proposed the two sides promotecollaboration between their legislative bodies to contribute to boosting themultifaceted cooperation between Colombia and Vietnam, especially in 2024 as they are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties.
Thanking the host for inviting him to attenda plenary session of the Chamber of Representatives, My affirmed that he willmake every effort to help foster friendship and cooperation between the twocountries, including intensifying parliamentary collaboration - one of theimportant channels that will help the two countries' relations continue to growstronger in the coming time.
Welcoming the proposal to establish theColombia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, he affirmed that promotingcooperation between the two legislative bodies will also create conditions forthe two countries to coordinate closely and support each other atinter-parliamentary forums.
Within the framework of his business tripto Colombia, the Vietnamese diplomat also had meetings with representativesfrom the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the foreign relations commissionof the Colombian Communist Party’s Central Committee.
At the meetings, the two sides discussedmeasures to promote multifaceted relations on three pillars including Party, Stateand people-to-people diplomacy.
Colombia is one of Vietnam's most importantpartners in Latin America, with two-way trade turnover maintaining high growthrates. In 2023, bilateral trade surpassed 700 million USD, doubling the figurein 2018, making Colombia Vietnam's fifth largest trade partner in LatinAmerica./.
Nearly 20 Vietnamese enterprises visited Colombia and Chile from September 26 to October 3 with a view to further tapping into the Pacific Alliance markets, comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, and others in Latin America.
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), led by Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs Nguyen Thai Hoc held talks with leaders of the Colombian Communist Party (PCC) in Bogota on October 11, as part of their working visit to Latin American countries.
Vietnam should open its embassy in Colombia soon to promote bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of economy and trade, to match the friendship relationship and existing potential between the two countries, Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego has said.
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.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia Vu Trung My (second from right) and President of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia Andrés David Calle Aguas (R) (Photo: VNA) 
