Young parliamentarians help realise sustainable development goals
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam will host the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians from September 14-18 in Hanoi under the theme “The Role of Young People in Promoting the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals via Digital Transformation and Innovations”
The 9th Global Conference on Young Parliamentarians is the largest multilateral diplomatic event hosted by Vietnam in 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)ಌ – The NationalAssembly (NA) of Vietnam will host the 9th Global Conference of YoungParliamentarians from September 14-18 in Hanoi under the theme “The Role ofYoung People in Promoting the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals viaDigital Transformation and Innovations”
Through the event, the NA will continue to work with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to promote the goal ofempowering youth and expanding youth participation in solving current globalproblems. At the 122nd IPU Assembly in Bangkok,Thailand in 2010, IPU member parliaments passed a resolution on youthparticipation in the democratic process, affirming that to achievedemocracy, it is necessary to have full and active participation of youth andyouth organisations in democratic processes at local, national, regional andinternational levels. In 2013, the IPU established the Forum of YoungParliamentarians, an official and standing mechanism within the IPU tocontribute to improving the youth participation in parliaments and within theIPU in both quality and quantity.
In 2014, the IPU established an annualglobal conference to strengthen the role of young parliamentarians and youthparticipation in parliamentary activities and to make recommendations from ayouth perspective on the IPU’s activities and agenda. The conference alsohelps develop networks, promote solidarity, improve capacity, and expand young people'sapproaches to issues of common concern.
𓂃 According to the IPU, the presence of youngpeople in parliaments is still low. Half of the world's population is under 30years old, while only 2.6% of parliamentarians globally at this age group.About 37% of parliaments have no parliamentarians under 30. Therefore, the IPU has been promoting the goal of empowering youth andexpanding youth participation in solving current global issues.
For the first time, the Vietnamese NationalAssembly will host the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians. It is also thelargest multilateral diplomatic event hosted by Vietnam in 2023. Itdemonstrates the attention that the Party, State, and National Assembly of Vietnam pay to their youth, contributing to strengthening the cooperation between Vietnam and its partners; and promoting the image of the country and itspeople, especially dynamic and creative youngsters. Hosting the conference affirms the active,responsible, and proactive participation of the Vietnamese National Assembly inthe IPU. The Vietnamese National Assembly hasactively participated in IPU activities, including the Global Conferences of Young Parliamentarians. As of August 28, 64 delegations had registeredfor the event, with a total of 244 attendees, including 172 legislators and 72assistants./.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on March 13 took part in a series of meetings on the sidelines of the ongoing 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Bahrain’s capital of Manama.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on March 13 (local time) made a host of Vietnam’s recommendations concerning an aspiration for a world of peace, development and prosperity at the plenary session of the ongoing 146th the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Manama, Bahrain.
Vietnam’s International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) signed a cooperation agreement in Geneva on May 11 to boost collaboration between the two organisations which are both committed to serving as bridges between policy and science.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue chaired a working session in Hanoi on August 28 on preparations for the ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, slated for September 14-18 in the capital city.
With the hosting of the ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians (GCYP) in mid-September, Vietnam continues to demonstrate its role and responsibility to the world community, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA)'s Committee for Foreign Affairs Vu Hai Ha has said.
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.
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.
The 9th Global Conference on Young Parliamentarians is the largest multilateral diplomatic event hosted by Vietnam in 2023. (Photo: VNA) 
