NA Chairman hosts Deputy Chairman of Russian State Duma
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 25 met with Tolstoy Petr Olegovich, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s State Duma (lower house), who is in Vietnam to attend the state funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) and Tolstoy Petr Olegovich, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s State Duma (lower house) at their meeting in Hanoi on July 25. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) — National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 25 met with Tolstoy Petr Olegovich, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s State Duma (lower house), who is in Vietnam to attend the state funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Remarking that the late Party General Secretary was a close friend of the Russian people and made significant contributions to the establishment and development of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, Man underscored Vietnam's commitment to upholding his legacy regarding the bilateral relations.
The top legislator said Vietnamese people always remember the whole-hearted support provided by the Russian people for Vietnam's past struggle for national liberation as well as current efforts to build and protect the country. Vietnam wishes to enhance cooperation with Russia across all fields for mutual benefit and for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
He called for the effective implementation of cooperation agreements between the two countries’ parliaments and for stronger collaboration between their parliamentary friendship groups and other parliamentary units.
For his part, Tolstoy affirmed that the comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam is a priority in Russia's foreign policy.
Stressing the countries’ traditional friendship and high level of trust, he 🍰said it is necessary to develop the ties further in the time to come, particularly in the sectors of economy, politics, and to increase exchanges of issues of mutual concern./.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is a great leader of the Party and people of Vietnam and a great friend of Russia, who has played a crucial role in strengthening and enhancing the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam G.S. Bezdetko has affirmed.
The passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has spread deep sorrow among Vietnamese expatriates in Russia who consider it a great loss for Vietnam and its people, whether residing inside or outside the country, Chairman of the Association of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) in Russia Do Xuan Hoang told the Vietnam News Agency in a recent interview.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 24 received President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez who is leading a Cuban delegation to Vietnam to attend the national funeral of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
