State Duma Chairman wraps up official visit to Vietnam
Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin concluded his two-day official visit to Vietnam on December 24.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) shakes hands with Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the State Duma of the FederalAssembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin concluded histwo-day official visit to Vietnam on December 24.
While in Vietnam, Volodin held talks with National Assembly (NA) ChairwomanNguyen Thi Kim Ngan. He also paid a courtesy visit to General Secretary of theCommunist Party of Vietnam and President Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc.
At the meetings, the leaders stressed that the visit is of importantsignificance and continues a series of high-ranking delegation exchangesbetween Vietnam and Russia, aiming to foster the bilateral extensivecooperation, and marking a new step of development in the Vietnam-Russia comprehensivepartnership.
They discussed cooperation contents between the two countries and theirlaw-making bodies. They reviewed growing parliamentary ties, which have seen theregular exchange of all-level delegations, mutual coordination, support andconsultation at multilateral parliamentary forums in the region and in theworld.
In their capacity, the NA of Vietnam and the State Duma will spare noeffort in assisting Vietnam-Russia collaboration in all fields, creatingfavorable legal frameworks to promote bilateral economy-trade, investment,tourism and people-to-people exchange at all levels, particularly betweenVietnamese and Russian localities.
Volodin stated Russia is willing to provide Vietnam with more scholarshipsto train high-school Russian language teachers, in addition to 1,000scholarships granted to Vietnamese students.
A highlight of the visit is the signing of an agreement on theestablishment of an inter-parliamentary cooperation committee between the NA ofVietnam and the State Duma. It is the first time the NA had set up such a collaborationmechanism with a foreign legislative body, which reflected political trustbetween the two nations’ high-ranking leaders and determination to enhance parliamentarycooperation.
On the occasion, the State Duma delegation laid a wreath at theMonument for Martyrs, paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at hismausoleum, and visited the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site in Hanoi.-VNA
Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin will pay an official visit to Vietnam from December 23-24.
Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin arrived in Hanoi on December 23 to begin his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 24 hosted a reception for Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation in Hanoi.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted cooperation opportunities for Vietnam and Russia to boost trade and investment ties at a reception in Hanoi on December 24 for Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin.
The Vietnamese Party, State and people always attach importance to consolidating and developing the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong.
The top legislators of Vietnam and Russia have agreed that the parliamentary cooperation is one of the important pillars of the partnership between Vietnam and Russia.
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.
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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) shakes hands with Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin (Photo: VNA) 
