NA leader calls for Hungary’s support of EVFTA approval
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has called for the Hungarian parliament’s support to speed up the approval of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), thus opening up new cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and members of the EU, including Hungary.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) welcomes Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian NA Jakab Istvan in Hanoi on January 17 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen ThiKim Ngan has called for the Hungarian parliament’s support to speed up theapproval of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), thus openingup new cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and members of the EU,including Hungary.
Receiving Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian NA Jakab Istvan in Hanoi onJanuary 17, the top Vietnamese legislator highlighted that Vietnam and Hungaryhave shared a traditional multifaceted partnership for nearly 70 years.
Vietnam always remembers the valuable and effective support of Hungaryduring its national defence and construction process, she said, noting that thousandsof Vietnamese officials and engineers were trained in Hungary and came back toexemplify strong performances at home.
She pledged that Vietnam is willing to serve as a gateway for Hungary toaccess the 600 million-strong ASEAN market.
For his part, Istvan said that the visit aims to share legislativeexperiences with Vietnam and promote further partnership between the twoparliaments.
The Hungarian Deputy Speaker affirmed that Hungary has always supportedthe EVFTA from the start to the signing and approval.
Congratulating Vietnam on its socio-economic development achievements andhigh GDP growth, Istvan said that Hungary is keen on boosting ties withVietnam, especially in economy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
Currently, about 200 Vietnamese students come to study in Hungary eachyear and they act as important factors for the development of bilateralfriendship, he noted.
The Deputy Speaker said that Hungary has tackled all obstacles so that thecooperation framework on a credit package, worth nearly 60 million EUR, will beready to take effect in early 2019 and the construction of the Can Tho tumourhospital can be started.
Ngan said that this is a joint project of humanitarian significance,meeting the demand of 20 million people in the Mekong Delta region.
She expressed her delight that during the Hungarian delegation’s visit,the two sides will hold a seminar on sustainable agricultural development andfood safety, which is a good chance for parliamentarians and experts of bothsides to share experience not only in legislation, but also on such practicalissues.–VNA
There is still large room for the economic and trade ties between Vietnam and Hungary to grow, as bilateral trade stood at only 354.3 million USD in 2017.
Vietnam will always support, facilitate and assist universities of the country and Hungary to effectively implement their training cooperation in the time to come, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong stated on September 11.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception on September 17 for Hungarian Chief Prosecutor Peter Polt who is on a visit to Vietnam to expand cooperation with the country’s Supreme People’s Procuracy.
The Vietnamese community in Hungary, with more than 5,000 people, has earned a high position in the country in various fields, Szatmary Kristof, member of the Hungarian National Assembly 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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) welcomes Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian NA Jakab Istvan in Hanoi on January 17 (Photo: VNA) 
