Committee checks preparations for 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians
The organising committee for the ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held the second meeting in Hanoi on June 22 to examine the preparations for the coming event.
NA Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man addresses the second meeting of the organising committee for the ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians on June 22. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The organisingcommittee for the ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held thesecond meeting in Hanoi on June 22 to examine the preparations for the comingevent.
Standing Vice Chairman of theNational Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man, head of the organising committee, saidthat the conference, scheduled to take place in Hanoi this September, is an outstandingand focal activity of the NA in 2023 so its agenda, logistics, and absolute safetymust be ensured to leave a good impression of a beautiful and peaceful Vietnamon international friends.
He applauded the relevant parties’ closecoordination in performing their tasks, adding that preparations have been madebasically on schedule.
As there is not much time leftbetween now and the conference while the remaining workload is considerable,the sub-committees and other units need to show high proactiveness and sense ofresponsibility and keep close coordination to step up preparations, Man added.
Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations and deputy head of the organising committee, speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
The coming conference will featurefour panel discussions which will discuss the implementation of the SustainableDevelopment Goals since the 2015 Hanoi Declaration was adopted, and the growingimportance of science - technology and innovation so as to accelerate therealisation of economic, social, and environmental targets; the acceleration ofdigital transformation for green, equal, and resilient economies; the facilitationof innovation and entrepreneurship for green and sustainable economies in thefuture; and the respect for cultural diversity for sustainable development,according to Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations anddeputy head of the organising committee.
Looking into the preparations, membersof the organisation and other participants asked for the early finalisation ofthe set of conference identity and the event’s website, reform of communicationmethods, and increase of information dissemination on social networks topopularise the conference, especially among the young.
Ministries and sectors also pledgedto work closely with the organising committee, including its sub-committees andthe National Secretariat, to carry out preparations./.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man had separate meetings with President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Duarte Pacheco and Vice President of the Lao NA Sounthone Xayachak in Manama, Bahrain, on March 12 on the sidelines of the 146th IPU Assembly.
The preparation for the ninth Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians was among the issues discussed at a working session between National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) in Hanoi on March 31.
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Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has asked the NA’s Committee for External Relations to improve the efficiency of external affairs in the new situation.
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).
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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.
NA Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man addresses the second meeting of the organising committee for the ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians on June 22. (Photo: VNA) 
Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations and deputy head of the organising committee, speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
