National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Vice Chairwoman of the China National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Shen Yueyue pledged to promote bilateral parliamentary ties at their meeting in Doha, Qatar, on April 7 (local time).
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Vice Chairwoman of the China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Shen Yueyue (Photo: VNA)
Doha(VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Vice Chairwoman ofthe China National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Shen Yueyue pledgedto promote bilateral parliamentary ties at their meeting in Doha, Qatar, onApril 7 (local time).
The Vietnamese top legislator expressed herpleasure to meet the Chinese parliamentary leader on the sidelines of the 140thAssembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-140) in Doha.
She congratulated China on the successfulorganisation of the second session of the 13rd NPC in March, and wished thecountry success in realising the targets set by the session.
Ngan also voiced her hope that the two countrieswill work together more closely to realise the common perceptions reached bytheir leaders and promote the sound bilateral relations in all fields frompolitics and external affairs to economy, trade and investment.
The NA Chairwoman invited Chairman of the NPCStanding Committee Li Zhanshu and Vice Chairwoman Shen Yueyue to pay anofficial visit to Vietnam in the time to come.
NPC ViceChairwoman Shen Yueyue praised the Vietnamese NA Chairwoman’s speech at theIPU-140.
She shared the view that Vietnam and China shouldfurther promote the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnershipin the current global context.
According toShen Yueyue, Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping selected Vietnamas the first country to visit after the 19th National Congress of the CommunistParty of China, and the visit has contributed to opening up a new chapter inthe two countries’ relations.
She noted theresolve of leaders of both countries to continue implementing the agreementsreached by their leaders and legislative bodies, creating a foundation forstronger bilateral cooperation in the future.
The NPC ViceChairwoman suggested the NPC and the Vietnamese NA diversify their cooperative ties,while continuing to promote the role of parliamentary cooperation in all areas.
On theoccasion, NA Chairwoman Ngan received from the Chinese side the symbolic key ofthe Vietnam-China friendship palace in Hanoi, a present from China toVietnam.-VNA
Vietnam’s Party, State and National Assembly always attach importance to maintaining and promoting friendship and solidarity with China, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said on November 6.
A Government-level negotiation on territorial and border issues between Vietnam and China took place in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on January 14.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and a Vietnamese delegation attended the opening ceremony of the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-140) in Doha, the capital city of Qatar on April 6 (local time).
The National Assembly of Vietnam is always a responsible member of the IPU and ready to work with IPU and other member parliaments to implement the IPU resolutions and initiatives, contributing to building peace and sustainable development for the sake of people around the globe, Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said.
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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.
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For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Vice Chairwoman of the China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Shen Yueyue (Photo: VNA)
