Top legislator attends IPU-138 general debate on migrants, refugees
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attended the general debate on migrants and refugees of the 138th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland on March 25 (local time).
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and the Vietnamese delegation at the general debate on migrants and refugees of the IPU-138. (Source: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly NguyenThi Kim Ngan attended the general debate on migrants and refugees of the 138thInter-Parliamentary Union Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland on March 25(local time).
Themed “Strengthening the global regime for migrants andrefugee: the need for evidence-based policy solutions”, the general debate drew700 parliamentarians and National Assembly deputies, including over 60 heads ofthe legislative bodies.
In her opening remarks, IPU President G.Cuevas Barronstressed the importance of the Asia-Pacific region which holds 60 percent ofthe world’s GDP, adding that the region plays an important role in addressingsuch major challenges as climate change, sustainable development, migration andrefugee, inequality and terrorism.
She emphasised the necessity of regional cooperation to dealwith these challenges.
At the event, IPU General Secretary Martin Chungong reportedon IPU activities in 2017, with the focus on activities to intensify strengthand promote democracy of member parliaments, promote gender equality and humanrights, and contribute to consolidating peace, preventing conflicts and ensuringsecurity, while boosting inter-parliamentary dialogue and cooperation.
Themeeting of the IPU-138 Executive Committee, to last until March 28, will lookinto issues regarding IPU members, as well as financial matters, the IPUStrategy for 2017-2021, the union’s cooperation with the UN, and preparationsfor the IPU-139 slated for October 2018 in Geneva.
TheFirst Standing Committee on Peace and International Security will focus discussionon maintaining peace as a mean to achieve sustainable development.
Meanwhile,the Second Standing Committee on Sustainable Development, Finance and Tradewill talk about promoting the private sector’s engagement in implementingsustainable development goals (SDGs), especially those regarding renewableenergy.
TheThird Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights will mull over enhancinginter-parliamentary cooperation in migration and migration administration.
TheFourth Standing Committee on UN Affairs is expected to deliberate SDGs andpreparations for the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in2018.
Alongsideforums of female and young parliaments, there will be a forum of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP)on cooperation between parliaments and Governments in planning and organisationof parliamentary activities.-VNA
Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan left Hanoi in the morning of March 24 for Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the 138th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-138) and related meetings from March 24-25.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Geneva international airport on March 24 morning (local time) to attend the 138th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-138) and related meetings from March 24-25 at the invitation of IPU President Gabriela Cuevas Barron.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that the Vietnamese legislature has regarded joining the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)’s activities as an important task in its multilateral parliamentary diplomacy in order to promote and protect Vietnam’s interests.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives Bambang Soesatyo on the sidelines of the 138th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-138) in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 24 afternoon (local time).
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and the Vietnamese delegation at the general debate on migrants and refugees of the IPU-138. (Source: VNA) 
