NA Chairman welcomes European Parliament’s official
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed the European Union as a top important partner in Vietnam’s foreign policy during a reception in Hanoi on February 23 for Chair of the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Chair of the EP’s Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed theEuropean Union as a top important partner in Vietnam’s foreign policy duringa reception in Hanoi on February 23 for Chair of the European Parliament (EP)’sCommittee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister.
ChairmanHue said Vietnam always supports the strengthening of ASEAN-EU strategicpartnership and stays ready to play an active role in the process.
Vietnamis also willing to work with the EP to promote the implementationof the initiative on establishing the EU-ASEAN Parliamentary Council, which is seenas a platform to help advance the EU-ASEAN Free TradeAgreement, he said.
McAllister, for his part, said the EP wants to further reinforce ties with ASEANparliaments in general, which is also the reason for its establishment of aliaison office in Indonesia.
Apartfrom bilateral cooperation in energy, the environment, national defence-security, the EP is willing to support Vietnam based on its proposals to lift bilateral tiesto a greater height.
♋ The Vietnamese legislative leader proposed that McAllister, with his position as Chair of the EP’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, continue to support thedevelopment of EU-Vietnam and EU-ASEAN relations, raise the EP’s role inleveraging the advantages of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to advance trade ties and maintain EU-Vietnam and EU-ASEAN supply chains, andfacilitate the exchange of delegations at the committee level between EP and the Vietnameselegislature.
He also suggested the EP push the approval of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by remaining EU member states, considering it afoundation to launch the EU's "Global Gateway" initiative in theregion. Vietnam is ready to support andboost cooperation between the EU/EP and ASEAN/ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), as well as jointly carry out the ASEAN-EUPlan of Action for 2023-2027 to help the EU connect with the ASEAN market and stepup negotiations on the ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement, he said. Hue also called on the EU to continue to promote and contribute toensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation in the East Sea for peace,stability and development in the region and the world, strengthen cooperationwithin the framework of the Mekong sub-region, assist Vietnam in capital,technology and human resources for green economic development, digitaltransformation, and just energy transition. He hoped that the EU will help Vietnam realise the PoliticalDeclaration on Establishing Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) withinternational partners to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 as committed at the26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. Asking the EU to remove its yellow card warning on Vietnam, Hue affirmed that the implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations on fighting illegal,unreported and unregulated fishing will to ensure interests of fishermen forsustainable development. He also sought the EU’s assistance for Vietnam in improvingfishing management capacity, modernising fishing sector in terms of aquacultureprocess, technique, preservation, logistics and retail, and building a closed-endvalue chain in the sector. Via the guest, Hue conveyedhis invitation to EP President Roberta Metsola to visit Vietnam at a convenienttime this year./.
Jan Zahradil, a member of the European Parliament (EP), has highly valued Vietnam’s role and stature, as well as its relations with the European Union (EU) and the Czech Republic, during a recent meeting with some Vietnamese ambassadors.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue received Chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange on September 8, highlighting his hope that Vietnam - EU relations will be increasingly reinforced and substantive.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange in Hanoi on September 9, affirming that trade - investment cooperation is an important pillar in the Vietnam - EU relations.
The Chair of the European Parliament (EP)’s Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister has affirmed Vietnam is an important partner of the European Union (EU) and noted his wish for stronger cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.
The fact that the Vietnamese PM has been invited to attend and speak at this important event for three consecutive years reflects the WEF as well as the international business community's recognition and high regard for Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to global and regional economic growth.
This new era marks a crucial phase in which the country must strive with determination to fulfil its strategic objectives, achieving breakthrough development at new levels of sophistication, quality, and global standing, laying the foundation for further growth. Era after era forms a continuous history of development, ascending steadily from one level to the next.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Chair of the EP’s Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister (Photo: VNA) 
