Top legislator meets IPU President in Saint Petersburg
The National Assembly of Vietnam will soon implement the sustainable development goals (SDGs) self-assessment toolkit built by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meets IPU President Saber Chowdhury in Saint Petersburg (Source: VNA)
Saint Petersburg (VNA) – The National Assembly of Vietnam will soon implement thesustainable development goals (SDGs) self-assessment toolkit built by the Inter-ParliamentaryUnion (IPU) and the United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP).
Vietnamese NAChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan made the pledge at a meeting with IPU PresidentSaber Chowdhury in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 14 before attending the137th IPU Assembly.
Ngan thanked theIPU President for attending and sharing his experience at an IPU symposium onclimate change adaptation held Ho Chi Minh City in May.
She also spokehighly of President Chowdhury’s contributions to the IPU’s activities during the2014 – 2017 tenure and expressed her belief that the IPU will continuepromoting its role and position as the world’s largest parliamentarycooperation organisation and supporting its member parliaments for peace,democracy, cooperation and sustainable development.
For his part, PresidentChowdhury lauded the Vietnamese NA’s dynamic and responsible participation in theIPU’s activities as well as its strict implementation of the IPU’s resolutions.
He believed thatthe relationship between the IPU and Vietnam will develop further and Vietnamwill make more effective and practical contributions to IPU in the years tocome.
Ngan affirmedthat the Vietnamese parliament will include SDGs in the nation’s socio-economicdevelopment programmes in line with the Hanoi Declaration ratified at IPU-132 heldin Vietnam in 2015.
On thisoccasion, the NA Chairwoman handed over a letter of invitation to PresidentChowdhury to attend the 26th Asia Pacific ParliamentaryForum (APPF) to be hosted by Vietnam in January 2018.-VNA
Vietnam’s presence at the 137th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and related meetings will confirm the country’s active participation in multilateral parliamentary activities.
A high-level delegation of the Vietnam National Assembly led by Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan left Hanoi on October 14 to attend the IPU-137 and related meetings in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
A Vietnamese National Assembly delegation led by Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on October 14 to attend the 137th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has led a high-ranking NA delegation of Vietnam to attend the IPU-137 that officially opened in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 14.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meets IPU President Saber Chowdhury in Saint Petersburg (Source: VNA)
