Significance of NA Chairman’s official visit to India spotlighted
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has highlighted the great political significance of his on-going visit to India, especially in the context that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused negative impacts on international relations, and all aspects of socio-economic life in countries.
Shri P. P. Chaudhary, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs of India (R) receives NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue has highlighted the great political significance of his on-going visitto India, especially in the context that the COVID-19 pandemic has causednegative impacts on international relations, and all aspects of socio-economiclife in countries.
In an interview granted to Indian press agencies, the top Vietnamese legislatorsaid that the visit demonstrates the respect and desire of both Vietnam and Indiato further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the twocountries in general and the relations between their legislative bodies inparticular.
According to NA Chairman Hue, his trip is hoped to create a new impetus for thebilateral relations, and offer a chance for the two sides to understand more about policieson socio-economic development and foreign affairs of each country.
Leaders of the two countries can took the occasion to compare their notes of internationaland global issues of common concern, and seek solutions to globalchallenges, thus contributing to peace, security, stability and development inthe region and the world, he said.
Parliamentary cooperation between Vietnam and India is one ofthe important and effective cooperation channels, and an integral part of theVietnam-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, he affirmed, expressing hisbelief that India will become one ofVietnam's leading important partners in areas if politics, economy, trade,investment, security-defence, science-technology, culture, and education-training in the near future.
According to the Vietnamese leader, in order tofurther promote trade and investment relations between the two countries in thecoming time, their ministries of industry and trade should soon convene the 5thmeeting of the joint sub-committee on trade to seek measures to promptlyremove trade barriers and promote exports to each other's market.
Governments and businesses of both countries need toenhance trade promotion activities and create more favourable conditions for Vietnameseand Indian enterprises, he added.
♋ The investment ties between the two countries is not commensurate with thepotential, Hue noted, stating that Vietnam always welcomes Indian businesses toexpand investment in the Southeast Asiannation, especially in the areas of their strengths./.
The official visit to India by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue demonstrates the importance that Vietnam attaches to its partnership with India in its external policy, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau said, adding that the visit is expected to add a momentum to the cooperation between the two countries in all fields.
Chairman of the Nation Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in New Delhi on December 15 for his official visit to India at the invitations of Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of Representatives) of India Om Birla and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Venkaiah Naidu.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and India has grown annually by an average of over 20 percent, higher than trade growth between Vietnam and other nations, since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties in 1972, bilateral strategic partnership in 2007 and comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.
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.
Shri P. P. Chaudhary, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs of India (R) receives NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. (Photo: VNA) 
