The close relations between Vietnam and India in general andbetween their legislative bodies in particular will continue to developas signed agreements open up great potential for cooperation.
The statement was made by Vice NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in aninterview she granted to Lok Sabha Television of India ’s House ofPeople, on February 22.
Asked about the past wars andVietnam ’s secrets in economic development, Ngan affirmed allresistance wars in Vietnam were to regain independence, freedom andthe right to self-determination.
“And now Vietnamneeds peace for national development,” she stressed, adding that underthe leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese peoplehave been doing their utmost to overcome war aftermaths.
She noted that Vietnam has followed a socialist-oriented marketeconomy and mobilised the strength of the entire nation and all economicresources for development, which are the main factor behind itsachievements in the renewal process.
The seniorVietnamese legislator affirmed that the Vietnamese government has alwayspaid due attention to improving the living standards of people of allstrata, especially the poor, and worked to make the society fairerthrough social welfare systems.
Vietnam ’s efforts in poverty reduction have been applauded by international organisations, she said.
Regarding Vietnamese women’s role and gender equality, Ngan affirmedthat gender equality is stipulated in the Constitution and laws ofVietnam .
Vietnamese women have participated invarious social activities, with many of them holding important posts inthe National Assembly, State, Party and Government, she said, addingthat women make up 24.4 percent in the Vietnamese NA.
Later on the day, the NA Vice Chairwoman met with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in India .
During her stay, Ngan witnessed the opening session of the IndianParliament, met with Speaker of the House of People Meira Kumar,Chairman of the Council of States and Indian Vice President Hamid Ansariand representatives of the India-Vietnam Friendship Association.
She also visited India ’s NA Parliament Museum and a number of cultural and historical sites in the country.-VNA
The statement was made by Vice NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in aninterview she granted to Lok Sabha Television of India ’s House ofPeople, on February 22.
Asked about the past wars andVietnam ’s secrets in economic development, Ngan affirmed allresistance wars in Vietnam were to regain independence, freedom andthe right to self-determination.
“And now Vietnamneeds peace for national development,” she stressed, adding that underthe leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese peoplehave been doing their utmost to overcome war aftermaths.
She noted that Vietnam has followed a socialist-oriented marketeconomy and mobilised the strength of the entire nation and all economicresources for development, which are the main factor behind itsachievements in the renewal process.
The seniorVietnamese legislator affirmed that the Vietnamese government has alwayspaid due attention to improving the living standards of people of allstrata, especially the poor, and worked to make the society fairerthrough social welfare systems.
Vietnam ’s efforts in poverty reduction have been applauded by international organisations, she said.
Regarding Vietnamese women’s role and gender equality, Ngan affirmedthat gender equality is stipulated in the Constitution and laws ofVietnam .
Vietnamese women have participated invarious social activities, with many of them holding important posts inthe National Assembly, State, Party and Government, she said, addingthat women make up 24.4 percent in the Vietnamese NA.
Later on the day, the NA Vice Chairwoman met with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in India .
During her stay, Ngan witnessed the opening session of the IndianParliament, met with Speaker of the House of People Meira Kumar,Chairman of the Council of States and Indian Vice President Hamid Ansariand representatives of the India-Vietnam Friendship Association.
She also visited India ’s NA Parliament Museum and a number of cultural and historical sites in the country.-VNA
