Chef de Cabinet to the United Nations Secretary General Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti has spoke highly of the role of Vietnam in the UN and that of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (centre) at the opening session of the annual hearing between the UN and the IPU (Photo: VNA)
New York(VNA) – Chef de Cabinet to the United Nations Secretary General Maria LuizaRibeiro Viotti has spoke highly of the role of Vietnam in the UN and that of theVietnamese National Assembly (NA) in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) whilemeeting NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong in New York, the US, on February 14.
Phong told the UN official that the Vietnamese NA has expanded its externalrelations amidst the trend of integrating comprehensively into the globalsocio-political life.
The Vietnamese NA has participated fully and responsibly in regionalinter-parliamentary cooperative mechanisms, as evidenced by its successfulorganisation of the 132nd IPU General Assembly in March 2015 and theforthcoming hosting of an IPU seminar on the implementation of sustainabledevelopment goals on climate change for the Asian-Pacific region in May, Phongsaid.
She praised the central role and efforts of the UN in building regulations andnorms of international law across sectors, contributing to addressing globalchallenges, and promoting country participation in keeping peace and stability,achieving sustainable development, and responding to climate change and othernon-traditional security issues.
Phong took the occasion to thank the UN and other UN agencies in Vietnam foractively working with the country in eradicating poverty, fighting HIV/AIDS, andcaring and protecting children.
She asked the UN official to convey the invitation to visit Vietnam to UNSecretary General Antonio Guterres this year on the occasion of attending theAPEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and the 40th anniversary of Vietnam’sjoining of the UN (1977-2017).
Ribeiro Viotti said Vietnam is one of the most dynamic economies in the regionand hoped the country will do more to realise sustainable development goals setin the 2030 Agenda.
The officials exchanged views on internal and external challenges to Vietnam’sgrowth with Ribeiro Viotti suggesting the country pursuing good State governance,training high-quality human resources, and reforming administrative procedures.
Earlier the same day, the Vietnamese official met with several leading USprofessors from New York Law University and Harvard University to discuss thepolitical situation in the US and the globe.-VNA
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The Vietnamese National Assembly commits to working closely with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its member parliaments to realise sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Vietnam is willing join hands with the international community in efforts to protect the marine environment while exploiting economic resources in a reasonable and effective manner in combination with the safeguarding of peace, security and sustainable growth of the country, said Vice National Assembly Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
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From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
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The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (centre) at the opening session of the annual hearing between the UN and the IPU (Photo: VNA) 
