Chief Justice of Supreme People's Court visits Netherlands
Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh visited the Netherlands from May 2-3, aiming to enhance relations between Vietnam and relevant organisations and agencies.
At the working session between the Vietnamese delegation and Secretary General of The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) Christophe Bernasconi. (Photo: VNA)
The Hague (VNA) - Chief Justice of theSupreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh visited the Netherlands from May 2-3,aiming to enhance relations between Vietnam and relevant organisations andagencies.
During the visit, Binh and his entourage alsolearned about some issues in judicial reform in service of amendments to theLaw on the Organisation of People’s Courts, and the compilation of a law onjustice for juveniles.
They visited Secretary General of The HagueConference on Private International Law (HCCH) Christophe Bernasconi, DeputySecretary General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Martin Doe, and Chairwomanof the Council for Child Protection at the Dutch Ministry of Justice andSecurity Mirjam Zeevaart.
Bernasconi briefed the delegation on the operationof the HCCH that comprises 91 members, including Vietnam.
The two sides exchanged views on issues emerging in theenforcement of international judgements in Vietnam, as well as Vietnam’sjudgements in foreign countries.
They also discussed Bernasconi’s proposals regardingsome conventions which Vietnam would join such as the 2005 Choice of CourtConvention and the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
At the working session with Doe, Binh spoke highlyof the operation of the PCA, especially its recent rulings on international disputes,and stressed that the court’s opening of its representative office in Hanoi demonstratesthe attention it pays to Asia-Pacific and Vietnam in particular.
At the working session between Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh and Deputy Secretary General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Martin Doe. (Photo: VNA)
The Chief Justice expressed his hope that the PCAoffice will operate effectively, significantly contributing to addressingdisputes in line with international law, for international peace and security.
He called for the court’s consultations for Vietnamin responding to issues relating to territory, economy and trade, and itssupport in law building and personnel training.
For his part, Doe thanked Vietnam for its long-termsupport for the PCA, expressed his hope for good cooperation between Vietnam andthe court in the time ahead, and pledged to help the Southeast Asian nation injudge training.
At the meeting with the Chairwoman of the Councilfor Child Protection, Binh stressed the need to build a law on justice forjuveniles, given shortcomings in law enforcement in reality./.
Since Vietnam and the Netherlands set up their diplomatic relations on April 9, 1973, the two sides have jointly developed a sound friendship and cooperation across all fields, from politics, economy, and education to defence and security.
Vietnam and the Netherlands boast a good, open and candid relationship, which is seen as a model of relations between Vietnam and a European nation, a diplomat has said.
A delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Assistant to the Minister Nguyen Minh Vu recently paid a working trip to the Netherlands to strengthen and promote cooperation between the Vietnamese ministry and the The Hague Academy of International Law and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
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.
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.
At the working session between the Vietnamese delegation and Secretary General of The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) Christophe Bernasconi. (Photo: VNA) 
At the working session between Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh and Deputy Secretary General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Martin Doe. (Photo: VNA) 
