A Vietnamese delegation, headed by Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau, is attending a virtual meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)'s Governing Council from November 1-4.
Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation,headed by Chairman ofthe NationalAssembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau, is attending avirtual meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)'s Governing Council from November 1-4.
The most important agenda of the 206th meeting,which sees the participation of 454 parliamentarians from 144 delegations, is toelect a new president of the IPU.
The event heard that the IPU has promoted its strength in a common voice,representing 179 member parliaments around the world to participate in theinternational agenda for peace, stability, democracy, rule of law, justice andequality, and constantly strive to ensure rights of women, children and youthsin all fields.
During the meeting,the Vietnamese delegation has demonstrated the role as a responsible member ofthe IPU, and other international and regional parliamentary forums.
The delegation highly valued contributions made by outgoing IPU PresidentGabriela Cuevas Barron, expressing its belief that the successor caneffectively promote precious values for a sustainable multilateralparliamentary diplomacy.
Four candidates representing different geopolitical groups from Portugal,Canada, Uzbekistan and Pakistan is running for the IPU Presidency. They all presentedtheir action plans and visions to make the IPU a stronger organisation.
The Vietnamese delegation affirmed its support for the development of the IPU,and its compliance with the IPU’s regulations.
In preparation for the 206th meeting, on October 30, the delegation attended anonline meeting of the ASEAN Plus Threecountries and the IPU's Asia-Pacific Group.
As planned, the 206th meeting will approve reports of the 205th meeting in October last year, a report on the activities of the IPU President,a summary report of the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights of the IPU, reports on the virtual fifth World Conference ofSpeakers of Parliament, and the summit ofthe world's parliament femaleheads that took place from August 17-21, 2020.
The Governing Council will makedecisions on the IPU financial report for 2019, planned activities of the IPU andthe 2021 budget estimate.
It also consideredholding the 142nd IPU General Assembly in 2021 in Morocco./.
Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong attended the Governing Council meeting and the General Debate of the 136th Inter-Parliamentary Union in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 2.
The 18th meeting of the Governing Council of the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN IPR) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 21, the first during Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 19 attended the virtual fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which is being held from August 19-20 under the theme of the leadership of parliaments in realising multilateralism more effectively.
Assuming the AIPA Chair 2020 amidst complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) has carried out a lot of activities within the framework of the 41st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) in an appropriate manner to increase the role of AIPA in joining hands with countries’ Governments in protecting the ASEAN common house.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau (Photo: VNA) 
