Top legislator arrives in Dhaka, beginning official visit to Bangladesh
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka capital on September 21, starting his official visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of Speaker of the Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) arrives at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka capital on September 21. (Photo: VNA)
Dhaka (VNA) – Chairman of the VietnameseNational Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal InternationalAirport in Dhaka capital on September 21, starting his official visit toBangladesh at the invitation of Speaker of the Parliament Shirin SharminChaudhury.
The top legislator and his entourage were greetedat the airport by Iqbalur Rahim, member of the Parliament; K.M. Abdus Salam,Senior Secretary of the Bangladesh Parliament; and representatives of theVietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh.
Since Vietnam and Bangladesh set up their diplomaticrelations on February 11, 1973, their traditional friendship and multifacetedcooperation have been continuously developed with political trust enhanced, which laid afirm foundation for the two nations to promote partnership across all fields.
Over the past 50 years, the two sides have stoodby stood and support each other during national construction, defence andeconomic development in each country.
Along with maintaining regular high-levelvisits and meetings, the two sides have agreed to work closely to build along-term vision for the bilateral relations, increase visits at high and alllevels, strengthen meetings of existing cooperation mechanisms, and considerthe resumption and upgrading of the Joint Committee on economic, culture,science and technology cooperation in the time to come.
Hue’s visit takes place in the context of the gooddevelopment of Vietnam-Bangladesh friendship and at a time when the twocountries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of theirdiplomatic relations (1973 - 2023).
It is expected to contribute toconsolidating and expanding the friendship and effective and practicalcooperation between the two countries in all fields, affirming the commitmentof the NA of Vietnam to cooperate with the Bangladeshi Parliament after theVietnam visit by the Speaker of the Bangladeshi Parliament in 2017. It is themost important foreign political event between the two countries on the 50thfounding anniversary of their diplomatic relations, and the first visit by theVietnamese NA Chairman to Bangladesh and the highest leader of Vietnam to visitBangladesh since 2018.
While in Bangladesh, Hue will join host leaders in celebrations of the 50th anniversary of thebilateral diplomatic ties.
He is scheduled to hold talks and meet with seniorleaders of Bangladesh, during which they will discuss measures toconsolidate and promote the friendship and the effective, practical cooperationbetween the two countries in all Party, parliament and government channels,and people-to-people exchange.
The top legislator will also attend a number of cultural, economicand diplomatic activities on this occasion./.
President Vo Van Thuong on August 15 suggested Vietnam and Bangladesh step up all-level delegation exchanges, thus strengthening their comprehensive cooperation.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s upcoming official visit to Bangladesh from September 21 aims to reinforce and promote the relations between the two countries and two legislatures, stated Vice Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Le Anh Tuan.
Since Vietnam and Bangladesh set up their diplomatic relations on February 11, 1973, the two sides have enjoyed close ties with strong political trust, which lays a firm foundation for them to promote partnership across all fields.
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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.
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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.
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Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) arrives at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka capital on September 21. (Photo: VNA) 
