Vietnam attends Asia-Pacific chief judges’ conference in Japan
Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh attended the 17th Conference of the Chief Justices of Asia and the Pacific held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 19-21.
Delegates to the 17th Conference of the Chief Justices of Asia and the Pacific (Source: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Chief Judge of the SupremePeople’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh attended the 17th Conference of theChief Justices of Asia and the Pacific held in Tokyo, Japan, from September19-21.
The biennial event, which was first held in Malaysia in1985, acts as an important forum for chief judges, judges, and judicialofficials in the region to meet and share experience to improve the efficiencyof court operations.
With the theme of strengthening the role of courts inboosting and improving jurisdiction principles, this year’s conferenceattracted the participation of 34 delegations from countries in the region.
It had six working sessions discussing measures to improvecourt functions and operations and the quality of human resources, increasepublic trust in the court system, and examining the efficiency of courtoperations along with the role of court in dealing with family-relatedconflicts.
In the second session on increasing public trust in thecourt system, Vietnam’s Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen HoaBinh gave participants an insight into the relations between courts and mediaagencies as well as the agencies’ dissemination work about courts’ operations.
Delegates showed interest in Vietnam’s experience in making verdictsand courts’ decisions available online in order to increase publicity andtransparency of the courts, ensuring people’s right to access information andstrengthening public supervision over the court’s trial activities.
The three-day conference also offered a chance for chiefjudges and judges to discuss cooperation possibility so as to increase theefficiency of their courts’ operation.-VNA
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Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Delegates to the 17th Conference of the Chief Justices of Asia and the Pacific (Source: VNA)
