The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports and participates in parliamentary cooperation activities hosted by Russia, including the Eurasian Women’s Forum in 2015 and the Meeting of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ Parliaments in 2016.
Saint Petersburg (VNA) – The National Assemblyof Vietnam always supports and participates in parliamentary cooperationactivities hosted by Russia, including the Eurasian Women’s Forum in 2015 andthe Meeting of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ Parliaments in 2016.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nganmade the statement while meeting with Chairwoman of the Federation Councilof Russia Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko on the sidelines of the137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-137) in Saint Petersburg onOctober 15.
She hoped the two countries’ parliaments willforge coordination within the framework of the IPU, the Asia-EuropeParliamentary Partnership Meeting, and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.
Ngan expressed delight at growing ties betweenVietnam and Russia through high-level delegation exchanges, including the visitto Vietnam by Chairwoman Matviyenko in February 2017 and the visit to Russia byPresident Tran Dai Quang in late June and early July this year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled toattend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang inNovember 2017, she noted.
She praised bilateral cooperation in oil and gasand suggested the two sides create more favourable conditions for jointventures to operate. Vietnam backs Russian projects, Ngan said, calling on thetwo countries to expand cooperation in other fields such as tourism andculture.
The two countries’ parliaments will step upcooperation in the future, including the enhancement of high-level delegationexchanges and experience sharing in legislative activities as well ascoordination to supervise signed cooperation deals, she added.
Chairwoman Matviyenko recognised Vietnam’sactive participation in the Eurasian Women’s Forum 2015 and hoped the SoutheastAsian country would partake in the forum in September next year.-VNA
Vietnam and Russia have agreed to effectively implement the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in order to create breakthroughs in economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries, gearing towards bilateral trade of 10 billion USD in 2020.
The Communist Party of Vietnam always treasures traditional friendship with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), said Politburo member Nguyen Van Binh.
Parliamentary ties between Vietnam and Russia are important to overall relations, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tong Thi Phong has said.
The Russian Centre for Sciences and Culture in Vietnam and the Saint Petersburg State University jointly organised a workshop to promote trade ties between Vietnam and Russia in Hanoi on September 22.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
