9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians: Press release on opening day issued
The ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, themed “The Role of Young People in Promoting the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals via Digital Transformation and Innovations,” convened in Hanoi’s My Dinh National Convention Centre on September 15 morning.
At the opening ceremony of the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi on September 15 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The ninthGlobal Conference of Young Parliamentarians, themed “The Role of Young Peoplein Promoting the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals via DigitalTransformation and Innovations,” convened in Hanoi’s My Dinh National Convention Centre on September15 morning.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the ceremony and delivered the openingspeech.
The conference is the largest multilateral diplomatic eventhosted by Vietnam this year, attracting the participation of more than 300young parliamentarians and delegates from over 70 member parliaments of the Inter-ParliamentaryUnion (IPU), representatives of international organisations, 124 members of theYoung NA Deputies’ Group of Vietnam, 20 outstanding young people of Vietnam,and 20 young deputies of provincial-level People’s Councils, along withrepresentatives of the friendship associations between Vietnam and othercountries, embassies, consulates, and foreign representative diplomaticagencies in Vietnam.
In his opening speech, Hue said that it is Vietnam’s honourto be chosen as the host of the conference. Following the success of the 132ndIPU Assembly in 2015, the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific ParliamentaryForum (APPF) in 2018, and the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-ParliamentaryAssembly (AIPA) in 2020, the hosting of this conference continues todemonstrate Vietnam’s active, proactive, and responsible participation in theIPU – the world’s biggest inter-parliamentary body, and shows the country’sattention to youth and global issues facing young people at present.
In his remarks, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Duarte Pachecorecalled the success of the 132nd IPU Assembly in 2015 and notedthat at this conference, young lawmakers from around the world will focus onexchanging ideas regarding development strategies for nations, the world, andthe people in both the present and future.
Participating delegates also listened to speeches by President of the IPU Forumof Young Parliamentarians and member of the UK Parliament Dan Carden, and Chairmanof the Young NA Deputies’ Group of Vietnam Nguyen Anh Tuan.
Subsequently, they heard a keynote speech on theimplementation of SDGs and the role of digital transformation and innovation byVietnamese NA deputy Trinh Thi Tu Anh; and a recorded speech by TomasLamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International TelecommunicationUnion (ITU).
After the opening session, members of the Board of the Forumof Young Parliamentarians chaired the first thematic discussion on digitaltransformation.
In the afternoon of the same day, the second thematicdiscussion on innovation and startup took place under the chair of Peruvian MPand member of the Board Wilson Soto Palacios./.
The ongoing 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, hosted by the Vietnamese National Assembly, is an opportunity for young legislators to meet and share experiences to promote the implementation of the sustainable development goals, according to delegates to the event.
The ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, themed “The Role of Young People in Promoting the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals via Digital Transformation and Innovations”, opened in Hanoi on September 15.
Young parliamentarians have an important role to play in pushing digital transformation towards sustainable economic development, heard the first session held in Hanoi on September 15 in the framework of the ongoing 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians.
The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, hosted by the National Assembly of Vietnam and the Inter-Parliamentary Union opened in Hanoi on September 15.
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The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
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The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
At the opening ceremony of the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi on September 15 (Photo: VNA) 
