Vietnam attends meeting of APF Parliamentary Affairs Committee
The National Assembly of Vietnam shared its experience in responding to negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining its operation during the Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF)’s Parliamentary Affairs Committee on May 31.
Chairwoman of the APF’s Vietnam Sub-Committee Nguyen Thuy Anh (centre) speaks at the Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF)’s Parliamentary Affairs Committee via video teleconference on May 31.
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly of Vietnamshared its experience in responding to negative impacts of the COVID-19pandemic and maintaining its operation during the Meeting of the ParliamentaryAssembly of the Francophonie (APF)’s Parliamentary Affairs Committee on May 31.
The virtual meeting was attendedby Chairwoman of the APF’s Vietnam Sub-Committee Nguyen Thuy Anh, who is alsoAPF Vice President for the 2019-2021 tenure, from Hanoi.
The event also saw the participation of about 30 delegates,including parliamentarians from APF members, representatives of the APF andinternational organisations. It was chaired by Joel Godin, Chairman of theParliamentary Affairs Committee.
During the event, the Vietnam Sub-Committee shared howthe NA has worked together with the government to fulfil the twin goals ofcombating COVID-19 and sustaining positive economic growth.
It later informed attendees on the success of Vietnam’selections of deputies to the 15th NA and People’s Councils at alllevels and how preventive measures against the coronavirus were put in place toensure voters’ safety.
It also presented how Vietnam has deployed technologiesin fighting the pandemic, particularly the use of Bluezone, a mobile app developedby State-owned military group Viettel to trace users in close contact with peopleinfected with COVID-19 and alert them about the risk of infection.
The meeting also saw delegates exchanging ways tostrengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation and discussing the building ofreports on various topics, such as maintaining parliamentary operation amidCOVID-19, contact-tracing apps, enhancing relations between politicalinstitutions and people through parliamentary affairs.
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The APF comprises 88 parliaments (sub-committees) fromall over the world.
Vietnam became a APF member in 1991. The country servedas APF President for Asia-Pacific for the 2015-2017 tenure and a member of theexecutive council of the APF Network of Women Parliamentarians for the 2017-2019tenure./.
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The Vietnamese sub-committee, as the Vice President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophone (APF) for the 2019-2021 tenure, attended the APF executive board's annual meeting, which convened virtually on January 25.
The Vietnamese sub-committee has urged the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) to bolster the exchange of information and experience among French-speaking countries and parliaments in addressing negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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).
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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.
Chairwoman of the APF’s Vietnam Sub-Committee Nguyen Thuy Anh (centre) speaks at the Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF)’s Parliamentary Affairs Committee via video teleconference on May 31.
