A Vietnamese parliament delegation led by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong attended the 136th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that was held in Dhaka from April 1-5.
National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (Source: VNA)
Dhaka (VNA) – AVietnamese parliament delegation led by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman TongThi Phong attended the 136th Assembly of the Inter-ParliamentaryUnion (IPU) that was held in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, from April1-5.
Themed “Redressing Inequalities:Delivering on dignity and well-being for all”, the meeting attracted 670parliamentarians and 164 delegations from 132 countries worldwide.
In his opening speech, IPUPresident Saber Hossain Chowdhury highlighted the union’s expansion ofmembership and called on parliamentarians to address global challenges such asclimate change and conflicts.
Participants are due to discussdecisive actions to end the rising social, political, and economic inequalities,as well as to promote women’s access to financial resources.
Earlier on April 1, theVietnamese delegation also attended a forum of women parliamentarians, whereVietnam proposed building a model of trilateral cooperation among IPU, memberparliaments and international organisations in facilitating women’s access tofinancial services.
Vietnamese lawmakers alsoattended meetings of the ASEAN 3 and the Asia-Pacific Group on the occasion.
During the Asia-Pacific Group’smeeting, Vietnam, together with Iran and Japan in their capacity as members ofthe group’s executive board, reported the outcomes of the board’s meeting heldon March 30-31. The group also elected additional members to the executivecommittee of the IPU Young Parliamentarians’ Forum.
On the sidelines of the assemblyand related meetings, head of the Vietnamese National Assembly’s Committee forExternal Relations Nguyen Van Giau met a delegation of Thai parliamentarians.
He expressed wish that both sideswould work closely together at multilateral forums in the region and the world,especially promoting the development of ASEAN Community for the benefit of thebloc as well as Vietnamese and Thai peoples in particular.
On the occasion, Giau conveyedhis invitation to the Thai parliament to attend an IPU conference for theAsia-Pacific region on climate change response slated for May 11-13 in Ho ChiMinh City.
The Thai side wished to continuereceiving assistance from neighbouring countries, including Vietnam.-VNA
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Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly’s Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau highlighted the significance of gender equality and women’s rights at the 275th meeting of the Executive Committee of the 136th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Bangladesh’s capital of Dhaka on March 30-31.
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.
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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.
National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (Source: VNA) 
