Logo of the APPF 26 (Photo: APPF26.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The 26th AnnualMeeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) will serve as abooster for cooperation in the framework of the Asia – Pacific EconomicCooperation (APEC) on the parliamentary arena, stated National AssemblyChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.Ngan, who is also APPF Chair for 2017 –2018, told the media in an interview before the APPF-26 that the VietnameseNational Assembly (NA)’s hosting of the APPF-26 reflects its increasing roleand prestige in regional and international parliamentary diplomatic activities. The event, slated to open on January 18 inHanoi, is an opportunity for the NA to enhance diplomatic relations with itsregional counterparts and to promote its innovative, dynamic and reliable imageamong international friends, she added.In an article on the upcoming event, ViceChairman of the NA Office and head of the information section for APPF-26 DoManh Hung highlighted the meeting’s mission of defining the direction formember parliaments in building an APPF vision of a common future for all andpractical benefits of all nations and all people. The APPF-26 under the theme of “Parliamentarypartnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development”, will focus onseveral key topics, one of which is how to boost parliamentary diplomacy forpeace, security, and prosperity in the region and in the world. Participantswill discuss pressing issues related to peace and security in Asia-Pacific,such as the Korean Peninsula, maritime security, cyber security, internationalterrorism, and trans-national crime.Second, the meeting will hear reports onoutcomes of the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and discuss economiccooperation for Asia – Pacific. Member… [Read full story]
The following is the full text of the joint press release: “Vietnam - Australia Joint Press Release” Bilateral talks between Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull 1. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull held bilateral talks on November 10 during Prime Minister Turnbull’s visit to Da Nang for the 2017 APEC Summit.2. The two Prime Ministers had a wide-ranging and productive discussion about the Australia-Vietnam relationship and regional and international issues of mutual concern. Both sides were pleased with the strong development of the Enhanced Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and Australia and…... [read more]
* APPF-26: Transmitting an image of renovated Vietnamese National Assembly The APPF made its debut on March 15, 1993 with the aim of building trust among parliaments in the region via the enhancement of dialogues between parliamentarians in the Asia-Pacific region, thereby contributing to regional peace, stability and prosperity. To date, the APPF has become an important inter-parliamentary forum, with the participation of 27 member parliaments, including many powers such as the United States (US), Russia, China, Japan, Canada and Australia. Especially, in the current context of extensive globalisation, together with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the APPF has…... [read more]
* APPF-26 organising committee makes debut in Hanoi * Foreign diplomatic agencies informed of APPF-26 * NA Chairwoman launches APPF-26 website, logo Strengthening dialogue The APPF was paved the way by former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone. The forum is open for members of parliaments (MPs) and parliaments in the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to directly support the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in the region. In August 1991, the first Preparatory Meeting of the APPF was held in Singapore, with the attendance of parliamentarians from nine countries (Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, the…... [read more]
At the function, reports from relevant sub-committees for reception, logistics, information – communications, and medical care showed that preparation work have been basically completed in line with required standards. Scene at the NA meeting in preparation for the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF 26) Six APPF-26 draft resolutions have also been done. The documents focus on APPF’s role in boosting partnerships for sustainable and inclusive growth in Asia-Pacific, improving cultural-tourism cooperation in the region, and intensifying joint actions for climate change adaptation. They also deal with food security – sustainable farming, parliamentary role in promoting extensive…... [read more]
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong, chaired the third meeting on December 15 reviewing preparations for the APPF-26.Phong said the APPF-26 takes place following the success of the APEC Leaders’ Week 2017 in Da Nang and it will be an event for lawmakers across the Asia-Pacific to demonstrate their support for the Da Nang Declaration.She urged the subcommittees to make thorough preparations for the APPF-26, particularly communication and promotion campaigns to popularize the country’s images.Phong asked them to rapidly review and finalize all work as well as ensure top security for the successful hosting of the event.Officials from…... [read more]
