President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sends message to AIPA-43
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 21 sent a message to the 43rd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43), which officially opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia the same day, reiterating Vietnam’s commitment to actively and responsibly participate in multilateral cooperation frameworks in both law execution and making aspects.
Participants at the opening ceremony of the 43rd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43) (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 21 sent a message to the 43rd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43), which officially opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia the same day, reiterating Vietnam’s commitment to actively and responsibly participate in multilateral cooperation frameworks in both law execution and making aspects.
In his message, the President affirmed that the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) will continue to strongly contribute to the cooperation and development process of AIPA for a resilient, inclusive and sustainable ASEAN Community.
He also spoke highly of AIPA’s strong development and cooperation over the past decade, as well as the support of AIPA member parliaments for ASEAN member states’ governments in maintaining peace, security, stability and development in the region.
🌳 NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue led a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese NA to attend the opening of AIPA 43.
Themed “Advancing Together for Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient ASEAN”, the event gathered leaders of AIPA member parliaments, representatives of observer countries’ parliaments and AIPA’s guests.
In his greeting remarks, Cambodian Senate President Samdech Say Chhum stressed that parliamentary partnerships need to be further strengthened to realise an ASEAN Community which can benefit all nations.
Through AIPA, parliaments of ASEAN member nations need to boost synergy with partners in their governments in order to further promote sustainable recovery and support people-oriented and people-centred development, towards building sustainable community that is ready to deal with future crises, he said.
Prime Minister of Cambodia and Chairman of ASEAN Samdech Techo Hun Sen speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Cambodia and Chairman of ASEAN Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed the pleasure at intra-bloc cooperation over the last three years to successfully control the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate post-pandemic economic recovery in the spirit of understanding and mutual assistance.
🦄 In opening the AIPA-43, President of the Cambodian National Assembly and Chair of AIPA 43 Samdech Heng Samrin stressed that legislatures must play an important role in promoting new development models that take into account the balance between environmental protection and inclusive and sustainable economic growth, towards realising the goal of a sustainable ASEAN.
He emphasised the need for ASEAN member countries to join hands in promoting recovery in the region, especially in climate change adaptation, clean and renewable energy transformation, green investment and green and fair finance.
🧸 He also called for action-oriented and problem-solving discussions at the AIPA-43./.
Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs Vu Hai Ha has said the attendance of the Vietnamese delegation, led by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, at the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly, will be a voice of support for Cambodia in its role as AIPA Chair.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue left Hanoi on November 19 morning for the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43) and official visits to Cambodia and the Philippines.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Pochentong International Airport in Phnom Penh on November 19 morning, beginning his official visit to Cambodia and attendance in the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43).
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on November 20, as part of his official visit to Cambodia and attendance of the 43rd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43).
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s Executive Committee within the framework of the 43rd AIPA General Assembly in Phnom Penh on November 20 evening.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met representatives of the Vietnamese community in Cambodia on November 20 afternoon, within the framework of his official visit to the country and his attendance at the 43rd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43).
President of the National Assembly of Cambodia and Chair of the 43rd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43) Samdech Heng Samrin hosted a reception in Phnom Penh on November 21 for heads of AIPA member parliament delegations.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
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.