NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai (L) and First Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed Abd El-Rehim (Photo: VNA)
Cairo (VNA) – A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) led by its ViceChairman Nguyen Duc Hai paid a working visit to Egypt from November 25-29.
During the visit, Hai held talks with First Deputy Speaker ofthe Egyptian House of Representatives Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed Abd El-Rehimwho said that the two sides have supported each other at international forums inline with common stances in various issues such as human rights and disarmament.
He appreciated Vietnam’s backing for Arab problems, as wellas the country’s viewpoints at multilateral forums, especially at theUnited Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The Egyptian leader also expressed his wish that Vietnam will continue tosupport Egypt at international forums and in the Association of Southeast AsianNations (ASEAN), and suggested the two parliaments promote cooperation and exchange of delegations at all levels, and share legislative experience in order tocontribute to promoting the bilateral collaboration in the fields of economy,trade, education, tourism, culture and heritage conservation.
Hai affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to andwishes to strengthen the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation betweenthe two countries and the two legislative bodies in a comprehensive andpractical manner.
This visit aimed to continue consolidating and developing thegood bilateral friendship and cooperation, he said, adding that Vietnam always appreciatesthe important role and position of Egypt in Africa and the world, especially atregional and international multilateral organisations and forums such as the UN,the African Union (AU), the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
He asked the two countries’ ministries and sectors to soonhold the sixth meeting of the inter-governmental committee to review and putforward specific measures to improve multifaceted cooperation.
Hai proposed the two sides strengthen collaboration in culture and tourism, cooperationbetween localities, and people-to-people exchanges.
NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai works with Deputy Speaker of the Senate Bahaa El-Din Abu Shoqa
The NA Vice Chairman also worked with Deputy Speaker of theSenate Bahaa El-Din Abu Shoqa, during which they affirmed to continuestrengthening cooperation between the two legislative bodies; creatingfavourable conditions for businesses and investors; working together to addressglobal issues such as food security, water security and climate change response;and cooperating and sharing experience in digital transformation ande-parliament building.
Hai also worked with leaders of the EgyptianGeneral Authority for Investment and Free Zones and the Suez Canal SpecialEconomic Zone, and visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt./.
Deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations Truong Quang Hoai Nam had meetings with Egyptian parliamentarians and representatives from political parties, during his visit to Egypt from September 27-29.
Vietnam and Egypt have a traditional relationship and have great potential to promote cooperation in various fields, saying that this is a solid foundation for Hanoi and Cairo to establish friendship and cooperative relations, Nguyen Van Phong, deputy secretary of Hanoi Party Committee, has said.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt has been actively and proactively promoting economic diplomacy to further boost bilateral economic, trade, investment and tourism ties, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung told Vietnam News Agency in a recent interview in Cairo.
A delegation from the Communist Review led by Deputy Editor-in-Chief Asso. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha recently held working sessions with the Egyptian Communist Party (ECP) and the Socialist People’s Alliance Party (SPAP) as part of their working trip to Cairo.
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.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai (L) and First Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed Abd El-Rehim (Photo: VNA) 
NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai works with Deputy Speaker of the Senate Bahaa El-Din Abu Shoqa 
