NA Chairman delivers keynote speech at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Prof. Dr. Vuong Dinh Hue on December 8 visited and delivered a keynote speech at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok as part of his official visit to Thailand.
Chulalongkorn University students welcome NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Chairmanof the Vietnamese National Assembly Prof. Dr. Vuong Dinh Hue on December 8 visited and delivereda keynote speech at Chulalongkorn University inBangkok as part of his official visit to Thailand.
It is one of the prestigious and oldest universities inThailand, with a rich tradition spanning over 100 years, serving as a nurturingground for generations of talents of Thailand and many countries worldwide.
In his speech, NA Chairman Hueaffirmed that Vietnam is fully aware that its future is intertwined with peace,stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
♑ For a lasting and sustainablepeace, all countries, including Vietnam and Thailand, and ASEAN member states,have a responsibility to contribute to promoting dialogue and cooperation, respectingthe principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, includingthe peaceful settlement of disputes and refraining from the use or threat touse force.
“This is a vital issue nowadays and is our responsibility to future generations”, he said.
Speaking highly of Thailand's role and contributions to ASEAN’sformation and development, the NA Chairman said that in the new context, building a strong,united and resilient ASEAN with a central role in the regional structure and goodrelations with external partners is a priority direction for the Vietnam-Thailandstrategic partnership.
In order to further deepen thecontents of the bilateral strategic partnership, he suggested strengthening politicaltrust and national defence-security cooperation, fostering greater solidarity and innovation under theguiding principles of "reliability, responsibility, sincerity, cooperationfor mutual benefit and shared progress."
He also proposed strengthening intensive and extensive economic integration and effectively implementing the"Three Connectivity Partnership" strategy, towards soon achieving atwo-way trade of 25 billion USD in a more balanced manner.
𓆉 Another suggestion was stepping up cooperationin tourism, culture, education and people-to-people exchanges while upholding multilateralismand international solidarity, enhancing close coordination at multilateralcooperation frameworks.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue delivers a keynote speech at the event. (Photo: VNA)
To realise the above directions, Chairman Hue said the Vietnamese NA wishesto strengthen comprehensive and effective cooperation with the Thai Parliament,contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Thailand relationship, making it moreprofound, practical and effective.
꧅ TheVietnamese NA will continue with close coordination within multilateral cooperationframeworks tocultivate friendship and solidarity with the people of the ASEAN countries and the world,he said.
Followinghis speech, the top Vietnamese legislator talked with experts, scholars andstudents about the prospects of the Vietnam-Thailand relations, including the upgradeof the bilateral ties, the roles of Vietnam and Thailand in ASEAN and sub-regionalcooperation./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue paid an official visit to Thailand from December 7-10 at the invitation of Thai House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. The visit affirms Vietnam’s commitment to continuing to develop the Vietnam-Thailand enhanced strategic partnership to new heights, making it increasingly substantive and effective.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Wan Muhamad Noor Matha in Bangkok on December 7, right after the welcome ceremony.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 7 met with President of the Senate of Thailand Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, as part of his official visit to Thailand.
General Secretary of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong had a working session with Acting Secretary General of the Thai House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunh in Bangkok, on December 7 on the occasion of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to Thailand.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
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.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
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.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
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.
Chulalongkorn University students welcome NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue delivers a keynote speech at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
