NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meets French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe in Paris on April 2 (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan metFrench Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on April 2 as part of her ongoing visitto France.
TheVietnamese NA leader said that her visit – the next in a series of high-levelvisits by leaders of the two countries, including the France visit of PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and the Vietnam visit of PM Edouard Philippein 2018 – shows the sound relationship between the two countries and opens upnew cooperation prospects in economics, defence, culture, and education.
She saidthat following the PM’s visit, many French firms have conducted investment andbusiness activities in Vietnam.
The Vietnamesenewly-established carrier Bamboo Airways is negotiating with Airbus on aircraftpurchase, while the Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air will receive theirairplanes from Airbus on April 3, she said, adding that FPT Group will soon be openingits representative office in Toulouse.
She saidthat thanks to regular visits of Vietnamese and French leaders, as well as thepromotion of political-diplomatic cooperation, new economic partnership opportunitieshave been opened up for the two countries.
The toplegislator affirmed that Vietnam pays great attention to cooperation withFrance in Europe. In her meetings with leaders of the Senate and NationalAssembly of France, she proposed that the French parliament urge the EuropeanParliament to soon ratify the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA).
For hispart, PM Edouard Philippe conveyed his delight that the business communities ofVietnam and France have fostered their partnership.
He saidthat during his 2018 visit, he discovered that Vietnamese and French firmsshare the same wish to connect and partner with each other.
Along withaviation and aerospace, Vietnam is interested in cooperation in the satelliteindustry, the French PM said, adding that French businesses, with strength intechnology and experience, can be good partners in the field.
Noting thatthe Vietnam-France joint project to build metro line No.3 in Hanoi is progressing,he said that 2019 is an important stage for the project. The French Space in HoChi Minh City is a symbol of the Vietnam-France relations, he said, expressinghis hope that the work will be constructed soon.
Regardingthe EVFTA, he affirmed that France will always support Vietnam and hopes that thedeal will be signed and ratified soon.
NAChairwoman Ngan said that the Vietnamese side will speed up the procedures sothat the French Space in HCM City will be implemented soon. –VNA
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan’s visit to France, made at the invitation of President of the National Assembly of France Richard Ferrand, is the first official one by a NA leader of Vietnam after 11 years, aiming to accelerate the Vietnam-France strategic partnership.
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan’s upcoming working trip to the European Parliament (EP) is expected to help develop friendship and cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and parliaments of EU member countries.
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on March 31 met organisers of the Vietnam Global Leaders Forum (VLGF) as part of her ongoing visit to France.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meets French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe in Paris on April 2 (Photo: VNA) 
