Secretary General of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and head of its Office Bui Van Cuong held talks with Secretary General of the Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith in Hanoi on April 4.
Vietnamese, Cambodian officials in a group photo (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Secretary General of the Vietnamese National Assembly(NA) and head of its Office Bui Van Cuong held talks with Secretary General ofthe Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith in Hanoi on April 4.
Cuong affirmed that the Cambodian delegation’s visit showsthe partnership between the two advisory bodies of the Vietnamese NA and theCambodian Senate, and demonstrates the good neighbourliness, traditionalfriendship, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
This is also the first activity to realise the two agencies’cooperation agreement and follow directions of Vietnamese NA Chairman VuongDinh Hue and Cambodian Senate President Say Chhum during their talks onNovember 19, 20𒉰22 in Phnom Penh on strengthening cooperation and informationand experience sharing between agencies serving the NA and the Senate.
The Vietnamese NA Office is willing to continue providing personnel training following the needs of the Cambodian Parliament and in accordance with actual conditions, he added.
Oum Sarith expressed his hope that the two sides willcontinue cooperating and supporting each other at multilateral inter-parliamentaryforums, and step up delegation exchanges and experience sharing.
The two officials discussed and agreed on focuses of cooperation in the coming time to substantively carry out their offices’ memorandumof understanding on cooperation.
They pledged to remain close coordination to serve visitsand meetings, and bilateral and multilateral activities of the two legislativebodies.
The two offices will also work closely with each other toprovide advice for the legislatures 💮in supervising and urging the two countries’ministries, sectors, localities and businesses to effectively implement signed cooperatꦿionagreements and mechanisms./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a ceremony in Hanoi on March 28 to mark the 20th founding anniversary of the NA Standing Committee’s Board for People's Aspiration and award it with a second-lass Labour Order.
The National Assembly (NA)’s Law Committee convened its 13th plenary session on March 30, reviewing the adjustments of the Law and Ordinance Building Programme in 2023 and a draft programme for next year.
The preparation for the ninth Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians was among the issues discussed at a working session between National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) in Hanoi on March 31.
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.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
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.
Vietnamese, Cambodian officials in a group photo (Source: VNA) 
