NA Chairman concludes official visits to Cuba, Argentina, Uruguay
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, on April 29 night, concluding his successful official visits to Cuba, Argentina and Uruguay.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (2nd, L) and Uruguay leaders (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue arrived at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, on April 29 night, concludinghis successful official visits to Cuba, Argentina and Uruguay.
The visits, from April 18-28, were made at theinvitation of President of the National Assembly of People's Power of CubaEsteban Lazo Hernandez, President of the Chamber of Deputies of ArgentinaCecilia Moreau, and Speaker of the Senate of Uruguay Beatriz Argimon Cedeira.
The trip featured nearly 80 activities of the Vietnamesetop legislator, some 40 of ministries, agencies and localities, and about 30cooperation agreements, at both central and local levels, signed.
It reaped practical, comprehensive results in all thechannels of Party, legislature, government and people-to-people exchange, andall pillars of relations, helping open up new opportunities for Vietnam and itspartners to foster effective, substantive and mutually beneficial cooperation.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presents gifts to Vietnam-Cuba friendship school (Photo: VNA)
The trip also created an important political foundationto deepen relations between Vietnam and the three countries in the time ahead.
Notably, apart from bilateral collaboration, the resultsreached the regional and international levels such as cooperation betweenSoutheast Asia and Latin America, Vietnam and the Southern Common Market(MERCOSUR), South-South cooperation, and coordination within the United Nations(UN), the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC), and the WorldTrade Organisation (WTO).
During talks and meetings with senior leaders of thethree, the hosts affirmed the importance they attach to Vietnam’s position androle, and expressed their wish to coordinate with Vietnam at regional andinternational forums and in settling global challenges.
On this occasion, the NA Chairman met with representativesof Vietnamese communities in the host countries.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and President of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute Poldi María Sosa (Photo: VNA)
The trip offered an opportunity for Vietnamese leadersto spread the message of Vietnam’s stance on some regional and international issuesof shared concern.
For legislative cooperation, the NA Chairman signed cooperationagreements with leaders of legislatures of the three countries, which stressedthe exchange of all-level delegations, experience in law making, coordinationin supervising the roll-out of signed agreements and treaties, as well ascoordination at multilateral parliamentary forums.
The trip materialised the foreign policy set at the 13th National Party Congress that is enhancing relations with traditional LatinAmerican friends, including Cuba, Argentina and Uruguay./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting with Mauricio Zunino, Acting Mayor of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, on April 27 (local time).
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with Gustavo Penadés, President of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) Parliament (PARLASUR), and PARLASUR's vice presidents - Celso Russomanno, Tomas Bittar and Cecilia Britto, in Montevideo, Uruguay on April 27 (Uruguay time), as part of the former’s official visit to Uruguay.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received Yamadu Ramon Antonio Orsi Martinez, Governor of Uruguay’s Canelones province, on April 28 (local time), within the framework of his official visit to the country from April 26-28.
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.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (2nd, L) and Uruguay leaders (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presents gifts to Vietnam-Cuba friendship school (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and President of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute Poldi María Sosa (Photo: VNA) 
