Vietnam legislature delighted with ties with Singapore
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has expressed her delight at the robust and effective development of bilateral ties with Singapore over the past years.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – NationalAssembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has expressed her delight at the robustand effective development of bilateral ties with Singapore via the Party,State, National Assembly and government channels over the past years.
During a meeting with SingaporeanPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Hanoi on March 23, she lauded the regularexchange of all-level visits and cooperation between the two legislatures onbilateral and multilateral aspects, saying that both sides have facilitatedvisits by parliament leaders and members of specialised committees to increasepolitical ties, mutual understanding and professional experience.
Informing the guest that the 14th Vietnamese National Assembly established the Vietnam-Singapore FriendshipParliamentarians’ Group in November 2016, the host expressed her wish thatSingapore would set up a Singapore-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Groupto serve as a bridge connecting the two legislatures.
According to her, bilateralconnections across trade, investment, national defence-security, culture, andpeople-to-people exchange have thrived, notably the Vietnam-SingaporeIndustrial Park (VSIP) which has become a symbol of successful andmutually-beneficial cooperation between the two nations.
She said she is satisfied with theeffective bilateral collaboration in education, tourism and people-to-peopleexchange, noting that 12,000 Vietnamese nationals living in Singapore are helpingstep up the two countries’ ties.
On ASEAN coordination, the toplegislator said the two countries should actively increase solidarity andexchange, as well as the bloc’s central role and its pro-activeness in regionalissues, contributing to creating an environment of peace, stability andcooperation.
Singaporean PM Lee, for his part,informed the host of the outcomes of his talks with PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, sayingthat both sides witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements on electricityand the construction of additional VSIP, among others.
He believed that the two nations holdhuge potential for economic cooperation and exchanges between the twolegislatures will continue bringing practical benefits.
On the occasion, the guest alsovisited the Vietnam National Assembly House.
Onthe day, Vietnam and Singapore issued a joint statement on the occasion of theofficial visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his spouse fromMarch 21-24.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and visiting Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have agreed to foster strategic trust, promote cooperation in integration and further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Measures to enhance Vietnam-Singapore economic, trade and investment partnerships were among issues mentioned at a meeting between President Tran Dai Quang and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong spoke highly of the cooperation between the CPV and the People’s Action Party of Singapore.
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.
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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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Source: VNA) 
