The top legislators of Vietnam and Sweden agreed to work for stronger cooperation between the two countries during their meeting on the sidelines of the 4 th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung (R) shakes hands with Parliament Speaker of Sweden Urban Ahlin (Photo: VNA)
The top legislators of Vietnam and Sweden agreed to work for stronger cooperation between the two countries during their meeting on the sidelines of the 4th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in New York on September 2 (Vietnam time).
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said he hopes the Swedish Parliament will continue to assist with driving bilateral collaboration in economics, trade, culture, and education, including encouraging Swedish businesses to increase investment in Vietnam.
He expressed his wish that Sweden will serve as a bridge to enhance ties between Vietnam and Northern European countries. In turn, Vietnam is willing to help Sweden expand rapports with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he said.
NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung also asked the Swedish Parliament to support Vietnam’s candidacy as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure and a member of the UN Economic and Social Council for 2016-2018.
Swedish Parliament Speaker Urban Ahlin congratulated Vietnam on its National Day (September 2, 1945) and the country’s socio-economic achievements over years, including the successful organisation of the 132nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-132).
He confirmed Sweden will work with the Vietnamese National Assembly to nurture the two countries’ relations and share working experience in particular.
He proposed the two sides increase trade and tighten cooperation at international forums in line with the aspiration of the two people.
Earlier the same day, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung received President of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Sam Kahama Kutesa who hailed the role of the Vietnamese parliament and Vietnam’s performance in implementing the UN Millennium Development Goals.
The President said he hopes the National Assembly of Vietnam will continue to make more contributions to the UNGA’s activities and programmes, especially the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on national, regional and global scales.-VNA
The fourth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament commenced in New York city, the US, on August 31 (local time) with the attendance of 140 parliamentary delegations from around the globe.
Implementing sustainable development goals is the responsibility of the entire parliament, each parliamentarian and the whole political system of each nation, stated NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung (R) shakes hands with Parliament Speaker of Sweden Urban Ahlin (Photo: VNA)
