Iranian Speaker of Parliament wraps up Vietnam visit
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 18 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani (front, left) and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (front, right) leave the meeting room after their talks on Apirl 16 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani onApril 18 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of NationalAssembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Whilein Vietnam, Speaker Ali Ardeshir Larijani held talks with National AssemblyChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan; paid courtesy visits to Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc; and met with Secretary ofthe Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan and President of theVietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man.
TheSpeaker received leaders of the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association andattended the Vietnam-Iran Business Forum. On this occasion, he also laid awreath in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum, and visited UncleHo’s stilt house and several historical and cultural relic sites.
Duringthe talks and meetings with the Vietnamese leaders, the two sides discussed andagreed on a wide range of measures to step up cooperation in the fields of agriculture,fishery, energy, mining, oil and gas, telecommunications and banking.
Thetwo sides agreed to further boost cooperation in spheres in which Iran has potentialsuch as pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, banking, tourism-culture, broadcastingand exchange of lecturers and students.
Regardingparliamentary cooperation, the two sides consented to increase the exchange of delegationsat all levels, especially between the parliaments’ committees to share experiencesin legislation and supervision.
Thetwo sides agreed to strengthen the role of supervision and accelerate theeffective implementation of deals and agreements signed between the twonations, including those reached by the Inter-governmental Committee of Vietnamand Iran.
Theyalso concurred to coordinate together more closely at regional andinternational forums, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
TheSpeaker’s successful visit contributed to the enhancement and development of friendshipand cooperation between the Vietnamese and Iranian people.-VNA
Iran wishes to promote comprehensive partnership with Vietnam, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani told Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan during their meeting in Hanoi on April 16.
There are plenty of room for Vietnamese and Iranian enterprises to cooperate in the fields of oil and gas, petrochemicals, port, information and technology, telecommunication and tourism, said Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani.
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani appreciated contributions made by the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association to boosting people-to-people diplomacy between the two nations.
Ho Chi Minh City commits to creating favourable conditions for Iranian enterprises to cooperate with partners in the city, and run long-term business in the Vietnamese southern metropolis, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan told visiting Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 17.
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.
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.
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani (front, left) and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (front, right) leave the meeting room after their talks on Apirl 16 (Photo: VNA) 
