President Tran Dai Quang welcomes heads of delegations to ASOSAI 14
President Tran Dai Quang received heads of delegations to the 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI 14) in Hanoi on September 19.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) welcomed heads of delegations to the 14th ASOSAI Assembly in Hanoi on September 19 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran DaiQuang received heads of delegations to the 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisationof Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI 14) in Hanoi on September 19.
ASOSAI 14 is taking place in Hanoi fromSeptember 19-22 under the theme “Environmental Audit for SustainableDevelopment”, and has attracted 46 supreme audit agencies in Asia and 15international organisations.
At the meeting, Auditor General of the StateAudit Office of Vietnam (SAV) Ho Duc Phoc informed President Quang on ASOSAI 14’sagenda, adding that foreign delegates highly valued Vietnam’s preparations forthe triennial assembly, as well as its agenda and theme.
President Quang welcomed foreign delegations toHanoi for the event, which also coincides with the 40th anniversary of theASOSAI Charter.
He spoke highly of the development of ASOSAI,which has developed from 11 initial members to 46 members over the last 40 yearsand become one of seven regional organisations of the InternationalOrganisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI).
ASOSAI has always taken the lead in publicaudit and public governance, as well as greatly contributed towards thedevelopment of supreme audit institutions (SAIs) in the region and the world,President Quang said.
The President thanked ASOSAI for entrusting theSAV with the hosting of the 14th assembly and the chairmanship of ASOSAI for the2018-2021 term.
President Quang also appreciated theorganisation’s active and effective assistance to Vietnam and valued theincreasingly important role of SAIs in the sustainable development of eachcountry and the region. He added that the role of SAIs in supervising the managementand use of resources will thereby help to ensure transparency and improve theeffectiveness of budget and public asset use in member nations.
According to the State leader, in Vietnam, theSAV has made major contributions to the public finance examining and monitoringsystem. Its legal status is clearly regulated in the 2013 Constitution and inline with the Lima Declaration of INTOSAI. The SAV has proved useful in helpingthe National Assembly to supervise the management and use of the budget andpublic asset.
President Quang also took this occasion to askINTOSAI, ASOSAI, and member agencies to enhance cooperation in order to realiseinitiatives and solutions towards stable and sustainable public finance, topromote efforts in the direction of sustainable development goals, and to boostinitiatives on environmental auditing.
He also called on them to increase the sharingof information and experience, especially in training auditors, and to help theSAV to fulfil its role as the ASOSAI Chair for 2018-2021.–VNA
Vietnam will take over the chairmanship of ASOSAI for 2018 – 2021, which has received strong support from delegates who are in Hanoi to attend the ongoing 14th ASOSAI Assembly.
Taking the role as the Chair of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for 2018-2021 tenure is a vivid illustration for the growth of the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV), participants said on the sidelines of the 52nd meeting of the ASOSAI Governing Board on September 18.
Vietnam’s legislative leader said on September 19 that it is a great honour for Vietnam to host the 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the first time, adding that the event marks a milestone in the history of the State Audit of Vietnam.
President of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) has praised the State Audit of Vietnam for its active participation in INTOSAI activities.
The theme “Environmental Auditing for Sustainable Development" is one of the important contents of the agenda of the ongoing 14th ASOSAI Assembly in Hanoi.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) welcomed heads of delegations to the 14th ASOSAI Assembly in Hanoi on September 19 (Photo: VNA) 
