Top legislator meets Philippine lower house speaker in Jakarta
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting on August 6 with Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, on the occasion of the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) held in Jakarta.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) meets Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had ameeting on August 6 with Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives FerdinandMartin Romualdez, on the occasion of the 44th General Assembly of the ASEANInter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) held in Jakarta.
Hue highlighted the robust development in all fields of theVietnam-Philippines strategic partnership, especially in high-level contacts.
The two leaders agreed to boost the bilateral ties in a moresubstantive manner, particularly in economics, trade and investment, and to striveto bring two-way trade to soon hit 10 billion USD.
In the context of the current complicated world situation, Huesuggested Vietnam and the Philippines cooperate in developing supply chains andfacilitate the import of Vietnam's key products such as rice and constructionmaterials, and enhance collaboration in digital transformation and energy transition.
Meeting between National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (Photo: VNA)
The two sides agreed to continue promoting cooperation between thetwo parliaments, and stepping up the exchange of delegations as well as the sharing ofexperience in parliamentary activities.
They will also continue cooperation and mutual support withinthe multilateral framework; back each other's initiatives at the AIPA; and worktogether to further strengthen ASEAN's solidarity, strength and centrality, andmaintain a common voice in regional security issues, including the East Seaissue.
Hue proposed the Philippine parliament send a delegation to the 9thGlobal Conference of Young Parliamentarians to be held in Hanoi. The Speaker ofthe Philippine lower house confirmed that he will do.
The Vietnamese top legislator took the occasion to invite the Speaker of theHouse of Representatives and the President of the Senate to visit Vietnam. FerdinandMartin accepted the invitation, adding that he will visit Vietnam at anappropriate time./.
Vietnam remained the biggest rice provider of the Philippines in the first five months of this year with turnover of 772.4 USD million, surging 31.1% year-on-year.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo co-chaired the 10th meeting of the countries’ joint commission on bilateral cooperation in Hanoi on August 2.
Vietnam always treasures and wishes to step up the strategic partnership with the Philippines, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique A. Manalo during a reception in Hanoi on August 2.
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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) meets Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (Photo: VNA) 
Meeting between National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (Photo: VNA) 
