AIPA-41: NA Vice Chairman calls on ASEAN, AIPA to stay united
Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Uong Chu Luu on September 9 called on ASEAN and AIPA to continue staying united in response to rapid changes of the regional and global situation.
The meeting of the Committee on Organisational Matters takes place within the framework of the 41st General Assembly of AIPA. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of theVietnamese National Assembly Uong Chu Luu on September 9 called on ASEAN and AIPAto continue staying united in response to rapid changes of the regional andglobal situation.
Speaking at an online meeting of the ASEANInter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s Committee on Organisational Matters, Luusaid AIPA has proven its crucial role in helping ASEAN fully and effectively implementdecisions and policies, contributing to building a united, strong andprosperous ASEAN.
He stressed the important task of building, consolidatingand developing the organisation so that AIPA can further fulfill its functionsand tasks.
Participants at the meeting approved draft resolutionson the financial report of the AIPA Secretariat for the 2019-2020 financialyear, estimates for the AIPA Secretariat, the recognition of parliaments as AIPAobservers and the establishment of young AIPA parliamentarians, among others.
The meeting of the Committee on Organisational Matterstook place within the framework of the 41st General Assembly ofAIPA./.
Heads of member legislatures of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) voiced their support for stronger parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, at the first plenary session of the 41st AIPA General Assembly on September 8.
The 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 41) themed “Parliamentary Diplomacy for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community” opened in Hanoi on September 8 under the chair of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Chair of the AIPA 41.
A consistent approach and cooperation between member parliaments of the ASEAN Inter-parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in tackling COVID-19 and post-pandemic recovery is among suggestions proposed by delegates to the virtual meeting of the Committee on Social Matters in the framework of the 41st AIPA General Assembly (AIPA 41) on September 9 in Hanoi.
An online meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s Committee on Political Matters was held in Hanoi on September 9 with the theme “Parliamentary diplomacy for peace and sustainable security in ASEAN”.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
The meeting of the Committee on Organisational Matters takes place within the framework of the 41st General Assembly of AIPA. (Photo: VNA) 
