A Vietnamese delegation, headed by Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau, is attending a virtual meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)'s Governing Council from November 1-4.
Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation,headed by Chairman ofthe NationalAssembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau, is attending avirtual meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)'s Governing Council from November 1-4.
The most important agenda of the 206th meeting,which sees the participation of 454 parliamentarians from 144 delegations, is toelect a new president of the IPU.
The event heard that the IPU has promoted its strength in a common voice,representing 179 member parliaments around the world to participate in theinternational agenda for peace, stability, democracy, rule of law, justice andequality, and constantly strive to ensure rights of women, children and youthsin all fields.
During the meeting,the Vietnamese delegation has demonstrated the role as a responsible member ofthe IPU, and other international and regional parliamentary forums.
The delegation highly valued contributions made by outgoing IPU PresidentGabriela Cuevas Barron, expressing its belief that the successor caneffectively promote precious values for a sustainable multilateralparliamentary diplomacy.
Four candidates representing different geopolitical groups from Portugal,Canada, Uzbekistan and Pakistan is running for the IPU Presidency. They all presentedtheir action plans and visions to make the IPU a stronger organisation.
The Vietnamese delegation affirmed its support for the development of the IPU,and its compliance with the IPU’s regulations.
In preparation for the 206th meeting, on October 30, the delegation attended anonline meeting of the ASEAN Plus Threecountries and the IPU's Asia-Pacific Group.
As planned, the 206th meeting will approve reports of the 205th meeting in October last year, a report on the activities of the IPU President,a summary report of the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights of the IPU, reports on the virtual fifth World Conference ofSpeakers of Parliament, and the summit ofthe world's parliament femaleheads that took place from August 17-21, 2020.
The Governing Council will makedecisions on the IPU financial report for 2019, planned activities of the IPU andthe 2021 budget estimate.
It also consideredholding the 142nd IPU General Assembly in 2021 in Morocco./.
Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong attended the Governing Council meeting and the General Debate of the 136th Inter-Parliamentary Union in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 2.
The 18th meeting of the Governing Council of the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN IPR) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 21, the first during Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 19 attended the virtual fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which is being held from August 19-20 under the theme of the leadership of parliaments in realising multilateralism more effectively.
Assuming the AIPA Chair 2020 amidst complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) has carried out a lot of activities within the framework of the 41st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) in an appropriate manner to increase the role of AIPA in joining hands with countries’ Governments in protecting the ASEAN common house.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
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.
Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau (Photo: VNA) 
