Top Vietnamese legislator to attend 140th IPU Assembly in Qatar
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will attend the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-140) and related meetings in Doha, Qatar.
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and IPU President Gabriela Cuevas Barron (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) – Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Nganwill attend the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-140) andrelated meetings in Doha, Qatar.
Invited by IPUPresident Gabriela Cuevas Barron, and Chairman of the Consultative Assembly ofQatar Ahmad Bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, the top legislator’s attendance at IPU-140aims to affirm Vietnam’s commitment to proactively engage in multilateraldiplomacy.
It will helpVietnam not only enhance its international position by participating in thesettlement of regional and global challenges, but also capitalise oninternational support for and attention to regional security issues thatinvolve the Southeast Asian nation.
Established in1889 in Paris, France, the IPU comprises 178 members and 12 associate members.It aims to enhance exchanges between parliaments and contribute to protectinghuman rights worldwide.
Since Vietnamjoined in April 1979, its active participation has been acknowledged by othermembers. Over the years, relations between the Vietnamese legislature and otherparliaments have been strengthened.
In October 2007,at the 117th IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, the Vietnamese NA was electedto the IPU Executive Committee – the forum’s highest body – for the first time.
In 2009, arepresentative from the Vietnamese National Assembly was designated as IPU VicePresident.
In April 2015,Vietnam hosted the 132nd IPU Assembly, where the Hanoi Declaration was adopted,contributing to devising the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.
In October 2016,at the 135th IPU Assembly in Switzerland, Chairman of the NA’s Committee forExternal Affairs Nguyen Van Giau was elected to the IPU Executive Committee for2016-2019.
In May, 2017,Vietnam hosted the IPU’s regional seminar for the -Pacific on responding toclimate change and actions of parliaments to achieve the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) in Ho Chi Minh City.
At the 138th IPU Assembly in Switzerland, NA Chairwoman Ngan delivered a speech, makingrecommendations and initiatives to address challenges of migration, andaffirmed the need to maintain peace for sustainable development. She also proposedIPU member countries effectively implement the the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment, and called on IPU member parliaments to review legal policiesconcerning education, healthcare, jobs and equal treatment for refugees.
At the plenarysession of the 139th IPU Assembly in Switzerland, NA Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luustated Vietnam is willing to work with other countries, the IPU, UN and otherinternational organisations on collaborative programmes and projects in scienceand technology.-VN
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam pledges to be an active and responsible member of the Assembly of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) and is willing to work with parliaments of countries to implement IPU resolutions and initiatives, thus contributing to building peace and sustainable development for the benefit of the people around the world.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Martin Chungon on the sidelines of a conference themed “The National Assembly and the sustainable development goals” held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on December 17.
Head of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau is leading a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 2019 Parliamentary Hearing – Emerging Challenges to Multilateralism between the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the UN, which opened on February 21 at the UN Headquarters.
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan’s upcoming working trip to the European Parliament (EP) is expected to help develop friendship and cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and parliaments of EU member countries.
Vietnam always places importance to developing the friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation with African countries, seeing Morocco as her prioritized partner in North Africa, Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said.
The sound political relations between Vietnam and France will pave the way for the bilateral cooperation in other fields, leaders of Vietnamese and French parliaments agreed at their talks in Paris.
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.
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.
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and IPU President Gabriela Cuevas Barron (Photo: VNA) 
