Hungarian Justice Minister Bence Tuzson expressed his hope that Hungary and Vietnam will make efforts to deepen cooperation in the fields of law and justice during talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Le Thanh Long in Hanoi on November 15.
Following the talks, the two justice ministries inked a letter of intent on personnel training. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hungarian Justice MinisterBence Tuzson expressed his hope that Hungary and Vietnam will make efforts to deepencooperation in the fields of law and justice during talks with his Vietnamesecounterpart Le Thanh Long in Hanoi on November 15.
The talks took place within the framework of Tuzson’sworking visit to Vietnam from November 13-16, also his first trip to theSoutheast Asian nation since taking office in August.
On this occasion, Long briefed the guest on Vietnam’ssocio-economic development in the first nine months of this year, as well aslaw and institution building in the country, and shared experience in somespecific areas.
Mentioning the Vietnam-Hungary agreement on mutuallegal assistance in civil matters signed in 2018, Long noted his hope that thetwo sides will maintain their close coordination in the implementation of theagreement, contributing to spurring socio-economic development, and protecting Stateinterests, and the legitimate rights and interests of agencies, organisations andindividuals.
Following the talks, the two sides inked a letter ofintent on personnel training, under which the Hungary Ministry of Justice willtrain from one to three Vietnamese judicial officials each year to sharpentheir skills in law and justice within three months in Hungary.
In November 2012, the Vietnamese Ministry of Justiceand the Hungarian Ministry of Public Administration and Justice signed acooperation agreement, creating an important legal foundation for the two sidesto strengthen their coordination in addressing common concern in legalassistance, and exchange experience in law building and consolidation, andinternational integration.
To realise the agreement, the two signed cooperation plans for 2013-2014, 2016-2017 and 2018-2019. Most recently, a cooperationplan for 2022-2023 was inked onthe occasion of Justice Minister Le Thanh Long accompanying National AssemblyChairman Vuong Dinh Hue on an official visit to Hungary in June 2022./.
Secretary General of the National Assembly and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Such Gyorgy in Hanoi on November 1.
The Hungarian culture and food festival in Ho Chi Minh City has contributed to tightening the cultural ties between Vietnam and Hungary, thus further boosting the bilateral diplomatic relations, Hungarian Consul General in HCM City Szojka Eva Szilvia has said.
A business seminar has been held in Nograd county of Hungary with a view to promoting economic and trade relations between Vietnam and the European country.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
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.
Following the talks, the two justice ministries inked a letter of intent on personnel training. (Photo: VNA) 
