Vietnamese, Cambodian NA leaders meet on sidelines of AIPA 40
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin on the sidelines of the 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 40) in Bangkok on August 26.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (left) and President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin (Photo: VMA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Chairwoman of theNational Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with President of the Cambodian NationalAssembly Samdech Heng Samrin on the sidelines of the 40th General Assembly ofthe ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 40) in Bangkok on August 26.
The Vietnamese top legislator expressed her hope that the close and effectivecooperation between the two legislatures will contribute to enhancing theVietnam-Cambodia relationship.
The two leaders highlighted the effective and result-oriented cooperationbetween the NAs across spheres, as well as their mutual support at regional andinternational inter-parliamentary forums, contributing to promoting cooperationand reaching common perception in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) and AIPA.
Heng Samrin said the Cambodian Senate and NA stand ready to back Vietnam’s AIPAChair in 2020.
On this occasion, he thanked the Party, State and people of Vietnam for savingCambodians from the genocidal regime as well as supporting the country duringthe national reconstruction.
NA Chairwoman Ngan said she wants Heng Samrin and the National Assembly tocreate favourable conditions for the organisation of exchanges betweenparliamentarians of the two countries in 2019 and 2020.
Lauding joint efforts in fulfilling 84 percent of border demarcation and markerplanting, she urged the two sides to soon complete the remainder, contributingto building a shared border of peace, friendship, cooperation and development.
Ngan expressed her hope that the two NAs will continue their coordination, fora united AIPA.-VNA
The Vietnam-Cambodia border friendship exchange programme at the level of High Command will take place in the southern province of An Giang from August 27 to 28.
The Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) within the framework of the 17th meeting of the Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Commission for Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (JC 17) opened in Phnom Penh on August 20.
Vietnam and Cambodia signed a cooperation agreement covering specific collaboration programmes in 28 areas following the 17th meeting of their Joint Committee on Cooperation in Economy, Culture, Science and Technology.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (left) and President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin (Photo: VMA) 
