WCSP5: Vietnamese NA joins hands to cope with global challenges
A high-ranking Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) delegation led by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will attend the fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP 5) in Austria from September 5-7.
Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A high-ranking Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) del🍷egationled by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will attend the fifth WorldConferenc🙈e of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP 5) in Austria from September 5-7.
The attendance is made at the invitation of President of the Inter-ParliamentaryUnion (IPU) Duarte Pacheco and President of the AustrianNational Council Wolfgang Sobotka.
Since becoming an IPU member in April 1979, Vietnam has always been an active and responsible member of the forum.
In particular, in 2015, the National Assembly of Vietnam actively participated in developing a sustainable development programme initiated by the UN, with the successful organisation of the 132th IPU General Assembly in Hanoi in March.
Through the IPU, bilateral relations between the Vietnamese legislature and parliaments of other countries have been established and strengthened. As an active member of the organisation, the Vietnamese National Assembly has regularly sent high-level delegations led by its Chairperson or Standing Vice Chairperson to attend WCSP Conferences since 2000.
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Chairman of the NA Commission for External Relations Vu Hai Hasaid it is the first visit by a Vietnamese leader to Europe after twoyears of COVID-19 pandemic, following the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the election of deputies to the 15th legislature and People’sCouncils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure. Ha said Chairman Hue will hold bilateral meetings with IPU leaders and speakers of parliaments, President of the AustrianNational Council, representatives of international organisations andAustrian enterprises working in energy, construction materials,telecommunications and information technology. Heads of the NA committees and ministers willalso meet partners to discuss measures promoting bilateral ties and expresssupport for the ratification of the European Union – Vietnam Investment ProtectionAgreement (EVIPA). Following the success of the 41st GeneralAssembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) hosted by theVietnamese NA in 2020 and AIPA-42 hosted by Brunei in 2021 with active andeffective participation of the Vietnamese legislature, the Vietnamesedelegation is expected to make important contributions to the forum’s agenda,thereby affirming a message about Vietnam as an active, proactive andresponsible member of the international community, especially amid the fightagainst the pandemic at present, and the people must be placed at the centre inevery effort and policy of a country./.
ASEAN must show its unity, cohesion and resilience of a Community to conquer all challenges and move forwards, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said in his welcoming message sent to the 42nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-42) which was opened on August 23 morning.
Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue on August 23 delivered a speech at the first plenary session of the 42nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-42) via videoconference.
Politburo member and Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue will attend the fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP5) in Austria, and pay working visits to the European Parliament and Belgium, and an official visit to Finland from September 5-11.
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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA) 
