Law-makers of Vietnam and Cuba shared legislative experience at a recent conference held during a visit of a Vietnamese National Assembly delegation to the Caribbean island from March 13-19.
Havana (VNA) – Law-makers of Vietnam and Cuba shared legislative experienceat a recent conference held during a visit of a Vietnamese National Assemblydelegation to the Caribbean island from March 13-19.
At the conference,chaired by Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez, bothsides delved deeply into such subjects as the organisation and performance ofthe State apparatus including the legislature, the relationship between the legislativebody and voters, the organisation of people’s councils and provincial-level NAdeputy delegations, and the link between the Party and the NA.
They alsodiscussed each side’s strengths and lessons in national reform and developmentas well as measures to boost the NA’s role and performance.
Concludingthe function, the Cuban NA Chairman spoke highly of Vietnam’s experience inoverhauling the State apparatus, particularly the organisation and operation ofthe NA in making laws and monitoring the government’s work.
Theseexperiences are useful to Cuba during its process to update economic growthmodel and shake up State agencies, he added.
He calledfor more information and experience exchange as well as joint studies between thecountries’ parliaments, saying that those practical activities will contributeto the comprehensive cooperation and solidarity between the two countries.
Participatingdelegates from the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) included Head of the NA Ombudsman Committee Nguyen Thanh Hai and Secretary of the NA ChairwomanLe Minh Thong.
While inCuba, the Vietnamese delegation, led by member of the NA Standing Committee andHead of the NA Committee for Deputy Affairs Tran Van Tuy, is scheduled to visitMayabeque and Matanzas provinces to study the performance of the local people’scouncils and social-economic situation.-VNA
The prosecution sectors of Vietnam and Cuba have agreed to boost the exchange of information on non-traditional and trans-national crimes and soon ink a bilateral judiciary support agreement in 2017-2018.
The 56th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relationship and Cuba’s 58th National Day were marked with a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on December 28.
Chairman of Cuban National Assembly (NA) Esteban Lazo Hernandez held a reception on February 15 for Vietnam’s NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong who is in Havana for an official working visit.
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).
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.
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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.
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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.
Scene at the conference (Photo: VNA) 
