Vietnam calls for further sharing of COVID-19 vaccines, treatment drugs at ASEP-11
Pham Thi Hong Yen, permanent member of the Vietnamese National Assembly’s Committee for Economic Affairs, has called for further sharing of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment drugs between members of the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting (ASEP).
Vietnamese delegates at the 11th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Pham Thi Hong Yen,permanent member of the Vietnamese National Assembly’s Committee for EconomicAffairs, has called for further sharing of COVID-19 vaccines and treatmentdrugs between members of the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting (ASEP).
This is a basic solution to economic recovery, Yensaid while addressing a discussion session of the 11th ASEP on November16.
She also suggested countries that have strength inthe production of vaccines and treatment drugs to enhance their support to developingnations and those severely affected by the pandemic, helping their citizens gainequitable and timely access to vaccines, treatment drugs and modern medicalequipment.
The Vietnamese legislator highlighted the need to beef up partnershipsand cooperation in the transfer of vaccine production technologies, and to improve capability for COVID-19 response.
Yen proposed boosting partnerships between ASEP andregional and international parliamentary organisations in preventing andhandling crises and emergencies, saying ASEP member parliaments should quicklyconsolidate national policies to ensure COVID-19 prevention and control, andeconomic recovery for both short and long terms, especially targeting the green,circular economy.
She stressed the significance of tradeliberalisation, transnational investment, international transportation,innovation, creation, digital transformation, application of scientific and technological advances, and high-quality personnel development to fulfill these objectives.
The meeting concluded the same day with the issuanceof a joint declaration, under which the ASEP committed to strengthening multilateralismand global partnership for peace, stability, development and human rights basedon the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and international law.
The meeting also emphasised the importance ofinclusive dialogue, trust building, adherence to the principle of mutual securityand constructive diplomatic engagement, especially parliamentary diplomacy inpreventing wars and conflicts.
ASEP-11 urged ASEM partners to cooperate moreextensively on the production and distribution of safe, effective andquality-assured COVID-19 vaccines to provide equitable access to COVID-19vaccination by continuing investment in scientific research and development,technology transfer, manufacturing and making vaccines available andaffordable to all and as common global public goods, and to work cohesively topromote an inclusive and effective immunisation against the virus so thatsocio-economic recovery can be carried out faster and in a robust and inclusivemanner./.
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Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has stated that more than ever, as the highest representative organ of the people, parliaments need to promote cooperation and uphold their power to cope with challenges more effectively.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Vietnamese delegates at the 11th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
