Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on October 2 (Vietnam time) sent an important message to the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourth World Conference on Women.
The High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourth World Conference on Women (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – ✤Chairwoman of the VietnameseNational Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on October 2 (Vietnam time) sent animportant message to the High-level Meeting of the United Nations GeneralAssembly (UNGA) in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourthWorld Conference on Women.
In her remarks, the Chairwoman underlinedthat efforts to realise the objectives of the Beijing Declaration and Platformfor Action have strengthened legislative frameworks to empower women and createequal opportunities for women to take up decision-making positions. Importantly, these efforts have facilitatedmore cohesive national, regional and global implementation mechanisms, she added. “Promotion of gender equality and women'srights is a consistent policy of Vietnam. This is enshrined in our Constitutionand guaranteed in practice,” Ngan affirmed. Vietnamese women have been a vital forceand made immense contributions throughout the country’s history, be it in thecultivation of the Vietnamese cultural identity, or in the development of theVietnamese society, the top legislator stressed. She also touched upon Vietnam’scontributions to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment atmultilateral forums, including international and regional parliamentary ones. “This year, in its capacity as anon-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the ASEAN Chairand the President of the 41st ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Vietnam haschampioned initiatives on women and girls at these critical institutions,” she stated,pledging that Vietnam will continue working with all partners towards a trulyequal society and a world of sustainable peace and development. At the meeting, participants spoke highlyof the significance of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action andachievements gained in gender equality and women’s empowerment during the past25 years. They also shared experience and discussedchallenges in the building and implementation of policies and laws on gender equality,as well as put forth solutions to enhance the efficient enforcement in thefield. The fourth World Conference on Women, heldin Beijing in 1995, adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.With the determination to advance the goals of equality, development and peacefor all women everywhere, it is viewed one of the most comprehensive documentson gender equality and women’s empowerment./.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) co-hosted an event on September 24 to release the independent Review of Ten Years of Implementing the Law on Gender Equality.
Vietnam and a number of member states of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreed to establish an informal working group on trade and gender during an online meeting at the level of ambassador and head of delegation in Bern, Switzerland, on September 23.
As many as three million people living in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, equal to 17 percent of the total population of the three biggest cities in Vietnam, will benefit from a project which started on September 25 in Hanoi.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on October 2 (Vietnam time) sent an important message to the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourth World Conference on Women.
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.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
The robust collaboration between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Japan’s National Diet, particularly between the two nations’ parliamentary friendship groups, is a hallmark of bilateral relations, contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on August 7, affirming education as a standout pillar in the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.
The High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourth World Conference on Women (Photo: VNA) 
