Vietnam to host IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians in September
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam is scheduled to host the ninth Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Forum of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi this September.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the working session on February 10. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The NationalAssembly (NA) of Vietnam is scheduled to host the ninth Inter-ParliamentaryUnion (IPU) Forum of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi this September.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presidedover a working session with the NA Committee for External Relations, the NAOffice, and relevant agencies on February 10 to discuss the event organisation.
Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the committee, said the IPU Secretariat highly valued theVietnamese parliament hosting this forum. Agencies of Vietnam also shared theview that it holds great importance to the implementation of a directive on the enhancement and elevation of multilateral diplomacy, issuedby the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat.
Chairman Hue noted the forum is afocal event of multilateral diplomacy of the Vietnamese parliament in 2023.
Following the organisation of the 132nd IPU Assembly and the 41st General Assembly of the ASEANInter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the coming forum will be a chance forVietnam to promote its image among international friends, he went on, askingthe committee to make thebest preparations for the three-day function.
The February 10 meeting discusses the organisation of the ninth IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians. (Photo: VNA)
The forum aims to boost the role ofyoung parliamentarians and youth engagement in parliamentary activities, putforth recommendations based on youth perspectives about the IPU’s activitiesand agenda, build capacity, and expand the youth’s approach to issues of commonconcern.
This will also be an occasion to introduce youth movements in Vietnam and theimportant role of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union to internationalfriends, the top legislator noted.
The Forum of Young Parliamentarians,founded in 2013, is steered by a board composed of 12 young parliamentarians,one man and one woman from each of the six geopolitical groups. Those fromIndia and Thailand are representing Asia-Pacific in the board.
The forum, held annually since 2014, is represented at the Global Conference ofYoung Parliamentarians./.
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The National Assembly will continue with strong reforms in mindset and working style to further improve the quality and efficiency of its operations, Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.
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.
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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.
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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.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the working session on February 10. (Photo: VNA) 
The February 10 meeting discusses the organisation of the ninth IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians. (Photo: VNA) 
