Senior legislators pledge to boost Cambodia-Vietnam cooperation
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam will work closely with the NA and the Senate of Cambodia to promote cooperation between the two countries’ Governments and peoples, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) welcomes First Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Nay Pena in Hanoi on August 9 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnamwill work closely with the NA and the Senate of Cambodia to promote cooperationbetween the two countries’ Governments and peoples, NA Chairwoman Nguyen ThiKim Ngan has said.
She made the remarks while receiving First VicePresident of the Cambodian Senate Nay Pena in Hanoi on August 9.
She welcomed Nay Pena’s official visit toVietnam when the two countries are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties(June 24, 1967). She congratulated Cambodia on the successful communalelections last June, voicing her belief that the elections’ results will be animportant prerequisite for the success of the general election in 2018.
The NA and people of Vietnam are very happy withthe big and comprehensive attainments the Cambodian people have obtained overthe past years, she added.
Applauding the outcomes of the talks betweenSenate First Vice President Nay Pena and Vietnam’s NA Vice Chairwoman Tong ThiPhong, Chairwoman Ngan affirmed that the Vietnamese parliament alwaysprioritises reinforcing the two countries’ traditional friendship and all-roundcooperation.
She also asked her guest and the CambodianSenate to continue assisting Vietnamese expatriates to settle down in thecountry and integrate into the local society so that they can serve as afriendship bridge linking the two nations.
Nay Pena once again thanked the VietnameseParty, State and people for helping the Cambodian people escape from the PolPot genocidal regime.
He noted Cambodia and Vietnam are neighbours whostood side by side in the fights for each country’s independence. Hence, theirtraditional solidarity, friendship and cooperation must continue to be nurturedby the two peoples, thus those relations will expand to more areas.
On this occasion, Chairwoman Ngan asked Nay Penato convey her invitation to Cambodia’s Senate President Samdech Say Chhum andNA President Samdech Heng Samrin to attend the 26th annual meeting of the AsiaPacific Parliamentary Forum, slated for January 2018 in Vietnam.-VNA
The Committees for Foreign Affairs of the National Assemblies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLV) have pledged to strengthen coordination to increase the role of the legislatures in implementing agreements and development initiatives signed by the three countries’ governments based on the trilateral traditional friendship and cooperation.
Vietnam, Cambodia established diplomatic ties in June, 1967, which is a major milestone in the solidarity, traditional friendship between the two nations.
The Vietnam National Assembly (NA) will continue its close cooperation with the National Assembly and Senate of Cambodia in the time ahead, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the NA Tong Thi Phong said.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received First Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Nay Pena in Hanoi on August 9, suggesting that Vietnam and Cambodia should strengthen their solidarity and friendship, and support each other’s legitimate interests amid complicated developments in the regional and global situations.
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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.
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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.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) welcomes First Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Nay Pena in Hanoi on August 9 (Photo: VNA) 
