NA Chairman receives Indian Minister of External Affairs
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception in New Delhi for Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on December 17, assuring him that Vietnam always treasures its comprehensive strategic partnership with India.
New Delhi (VNA) – National Assembly ChairmanVuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception in New Delhi for Indian Minister of ExternalAffairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on December 17, assuring him that Vietnamalways treasures its comprehensive strategic partnership with India.
Hue also lauded India for considering Vietnam apriority in its Act East policy.
He suggested the two foreign ministries workclosely together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateraldiplomatic ties next year, continue facilitating high-level exchanges viaParty, State, Government, NA and people-to-people exchange channels.
The leader proposed enhancing economic andtourism recovery and development post pandemic, encouraging airlines to soon restore andopen more direct flights connecting the two nations’ major cities.
Speaking highly of their close coordination atregional and international forums, especially when the two countries arenon-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council this year, hewished that India would back Vietnam’s bid for seats at internationalorganisations and agencies.
Jaishankar, for his part, stressed that Indiaattaches special importance to Vietnam’s increasingly improved role in theregion and the world, and in ASEAN in particular. He wished that Vietnam wouldcontinue serving as a bridge promoting closer linkages between India and ASEAN.
They shared the view that the bilateralcomprehensive strategic partnership is growing on the five pillars of politics-diplomacy,national defence-security, economy-trade-investment, science-technology,culture-sport and people-to-people exchange. The two countries are activelycarrying out the 2021-2023 Action Programme and the Joint Vision for Peace,Prosperity and People adopted in December 2020.
Both sides agreed to step up ties in education-trainingby increasing India’s scholarships for Vietnam, as well as offer all possible supportto energy cooperation, including exploration and exploitation of oil and gas atsea, a field of India’s strength.
On regional and global issues of sharedconcern, they affirmed that Vietnam and India will continue backing efforts to stepup the settlement of disputes via peaceful means in line with internationallaw, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, forthe sake of peace, cooperation, stability and development in the region and thewo🎉rld./.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue met with leaders of political parties in India on December 16, as part of his official visit to the South Asian nation.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of Representatives) of India Om Birla on December 16 during his official visit to India.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue received Chairman of the Essar Group Prashant Ruia following the Vietnam - India Business Forum held in New Delhi on December 17.
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.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
At the reception (Photo: VNA) 
