Top legislator meets with female deputies in Vinh Phuc
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with female deputies, ambassadors, and heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on March 2 on the occasion of the upcoming International Women’s Day (March 8).
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA)
Vinh Phuc (VNA) – National AssemblyChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with female deputies, ambassadors, and headsof diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam in thenorthern province of Vinh Phuc on March 2 on the occasion of the upcomingInternational Women’s Day (March 8).
She said Vietnamese women today continue playingan important role in the cause of national reform and development.
Earlier this week, Vietnam was honoured to hostthe meetings of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF)’s Women’sParliamentary Network and the APF Education, Communication and Cultural AffairsCommittee, Ngan said.
Through the events, many issues related to womenwere shared and discussed such as gender equality and women’s rights, theapplication of digital technology in women’s start-ups, and the trafficking ofwomen and children, she added.
Vietnam will continue to be a responsibleparticipant of the women’s parliamentary group in the forums of theInter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA),and the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), she said.
The top legislator asked the Vietnamese women’sparliamentary group to boost a diverse range of activities with new actionprogrammes to increase the role of Vietnamese women as well as femalelegislators in the country’s sustainable development and internationalintegration.
Over the past time, Vietnam has received thesupport of the international community which is represented by femaleambassadors and heads of international organisations in the Southeast Asiancountry, Chairwoman Ngan said.
Through them, Vietnam has got valuableexperience sharing from countries as well as financial and technical support topromote the international integration and realise the targets set in thenational agenda 2030 on sustainable development towards inclusive growth, sheadded.
Armenian Ambassador toVietnam Raisa Vardanyan said Vietnamese women have been playing a crucial rolein the national development.
Vietnam has gained remarkable achievements inensuring gender equality with women involving in promoting economic growth andworking in the private economic sector, she said.
The country has also implemented initiatives tohelp increase women’s business capacity and leadership, she added.-VNA
A workshop was held in Hanoi on June 21 to seek measures to increase the engagement of female officials and those from ethnic minority groups in the political system and leadership roles.
The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and relevant agencies need to set out specific targets and breakthrough measures to bring all-aspect equality to women in the new period.
The National Assembly of Vietnam always pays special attention to issues related to gender equality and women’s development and is willing to cooperate with other ASEAN member nations in this field, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA)
