Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with top legislators from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Iran on the margins of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-137) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 15.
At a meeting with Speaker of the RoK’s National Assemby Chung Sye-kyun (Photo: VNA)
Saint Petersburg (VNA) – Chairman ofthe National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with top legislatorsfrom the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Iran on the margins of the 137thInter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-137) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, onOctober 15.
While meeting with Speaker of the RoK’s NationalAssemby Chung Sye-kyun, Ngan proposed the two countries expand cooperation todeepen the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership.
She asked the two nations’ parliaments toincrease exchanges and coordination to examine the implementation of signedcooperation agreements while supporting the governments to prompt connectivityof friendship parliamentary groups according to the cooperation agreementsigned between the two legislatures in July 2013.
The two sides need to coordinate at multilateralparliamentary forums such as the IPU, the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly,and the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, she said.
She invited the RoK’s top legislators to attendthe 26th Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum in Hanoi in January 2018.
The RoK’s Speaker expressed his pleasure to meetChairwoman Ngan again after his recent visit to Vietnam. He said that RoK PresidentMoon Jae-in is scheduled to participate in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week inVietnam’s central city of Da Nang in November 2017.
He hoped the two countries will enhancehigh-level delegation exchanges to increase political trust and deepen relations.
At a meeting with Speaker of the Parliament ofIran Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Ngan said Vietnam treasures traditional ties withIran.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) meets with Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani (Photo: VNA)
She noted that Vietnam and Iran agreed tostrengthen cooperation in agriculture, seafood, energy, mining, oil and gas, telecommunicationand banking during the ninth meeting of their Joint Committee in July.
The two countries’ leaders also agreed to soonbring bilateral trade to 2 billion USD, she said, calling on the two sides’ministries, departments and localities to strengthen coordination to step upthe implementation of signed cooperation deals.
The Iranian Speaker said a delegation from theIran-Vietnam friendship parliamentary group will visit Vietnam at the end ofOctober this year, adding that the visit demonstrates the interest of theIranian parliament in working with the Vietnamese National Assembly.-VNA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani left Hanoi on October 7, concluding his three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang.
Vietnamese and Iranian leaders have committed all possible support to their businesses to navigate the respective markets towards a trade value of 2 billion USD, President Tran Dai Quang said.
Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh held talks with his RoK counterpart Yang Sung-tae in Hanoi on August 28 to seek ways to boost the cooperation between the two supreme courts.
Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and his RoK counterpart Suh Choo-suk co-chaired the sixth Vietnam-the Republic of Korea (RoK) defence policy dialogue at deputy ministerial level in Seoul on September 8.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has called on Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to increase the exchange of high-ranking visits and meetings in order to enhance political trust, expand cooperation and deepen their bilateral ties.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) always wants the best environment for the community of Republic of Korea citizens in Vietnam, said VUFO General Secretary Don Tuan Phong.
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.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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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.
At a meeting with Speaker of the RoK’s National Assemby Chung Sye-kyun (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) meets with Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani (Photo: VNA)
