NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has led a high-ranking NA delegation of Vietnam to attend the IPU-137 that officially opened in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 14.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and delegates attend the IPU-137 (Source: VNA)
Saint Petersburg (VNA) - National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has led ahigh-ranking NA delegation of Vietnam to attend the 137th Inter-ParliamentaryUnion Assembly (IPU-137) that officially opened in Saint Petersburg, Russia, onOctober 14.
Theevent, themed “Promoting cultural pluralismand peace through inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue”,was attended by about 2,000 delegates, including more than 80 parliamentaryleaders from IPU member nations.
Addressingthe opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it is an honour forRussia to host the 137th assembly of the IPU, the world’soldest international parliamentary cooperation organisation, with a richagenda, including discussions on protection of human rightsand freedoms, the fight against terrorism, global sustainabledevelopment, and the role of women and young peoplein politics and the economy.
PresidentPutin suggested the IPU nations promote a peaceful, creative and balancedagenda, to reduce strife, prevent the emergence of newseparating opinions, including ethnic and religious ones, jointly movetowards shaping a fairer and more solid architectureof international relations.
Forhis part, IPU President Saber Chowdhury called on parliamentarians to seekmeasures for current issues, and discuss a new agenda, promotingcultural pluralism and peace through inter-faithand inter-ethnic dialogue.
Chairwomanof the Federation Council of Russia ValentinaIvanovna Matviyenko highlighted the importance of the IPU-137 agenda,noting that the assembly will consider issuing a resolution on marking the 20thanniversary of the Universal Declaration on Democracy, reflecting its positionin the current democracy systems, promoting and ensuring democratic principles.
Withinthe framework of IPU-137 and related meetings from October 14-15, the delegateswill hold a general debate on “promotion of cultural pluralism and peacethrough inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue”; ratify resolutions andreports of the standing committees, the final documents of the general debate, andadopt the theme of the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights for IPU139.
Theparticipants will also elect a new IPU President for the 2017-2021 tenure andadditional members of the executive committee, and discuss the IPU’s strategyfor the period, among others.-VNA
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will attend the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and related meetings in Russia from October 14-15 and pay an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from October 16-18.
A high-level delegation of the Vietnam National Assembly led by Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan left Hanoi on October 14 to attend the IPU-137 and related meetings in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
A Vietnamese National Assembly delegation led by Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on October 14 to attend the 137th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
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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.
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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.
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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.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and delegates attend the IPU-137 (Source: VNA)
