The NA leader asked sub-committees to coordinate closely together in reviewing all preparation work and drawing lessons in dealing with any contingencies. Along with contents of the meeting, the organising board should carefully prepare reception, logistics and communication activities, thus ensuring the success of the event, she said. The APPF-26 will take place in Hanoi from January 18-21. This is the second time the Vietnamese NA has hosted the meeting after the APPF-13 in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh in January 2005. The hosting of the event shows the role and responsibility of the Vietnamese parliament in the APPF, while promoting the image of a legislature of reform, dynamism, activeness and responsibility.
A document to this effect was signed in Jakarta on March 1 between Marzuki Alie, Speaker of the Indonesia House of Representatives and Chairman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Phu Trong who began an official visit on February 28. Under the agreement, the two legislative bodies will also work closely in regional and international forums such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA). Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong (L) hold talks with Speaker Marzuki Alie in Jakarta During their talks, Mr Trong praised Indonesia’s role as one of the ASEAN and…... [read more]
Receving Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, Ngan applauded the strengthened political ties between Vietnam and Cuba through the maintenance of all-level delegation exchanges, especially among high-ranking Party, State, and parliament officials.The official Vietnam visit of Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez in June 2017 helped foster the solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba, she told her guest.In 2018, Vietnam and Cuba will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the historical visit of Cuban leader Fidel Castro – a big friend of Vietnamese people.The top legislator suggested intensifying exchanges between Party, legislative, executive and judicial agencies to further…... [read more]
The Australian Senate President highlighted the significance of the visit by the Vietnamese NA leader taking place at a time when both countries are celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations towards stronger relationships in future.Ngan briefed the two Australian leaders on current socio-economic affairs in Vietnam, in particular its foreign policy, adding that Vietnam continues pursuing its motto of developing cooperation and friendship with other countries, and deepening tis relations with key partners, including Australia.Impressed by Vietnam’s 6.7% GDP growth rate, the Australian House Speaker appreciated Vietnam's social welfare policy and expressed hope that Vietnam will back his nation's…... [read more]
Legislature has new chairVan L By Van Ly - The Saigon Times Daily HANOI - National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan was on March 31 elected chair of the legislature and head of the National Election Council for the 2016-2020 tenure. According to Tuoi Tre newspaper, Ngan got a 95.5% vote as 472 out of 484 deputies present at the session on March 31 voted in favor of her. She became chair of the National Election Council with 467 out of 484 deputies voting for her. The legislature then adopted a resolution on the election of the…... [read more]
Vietnam, Indonesia boost bilateral relations NA Chairman Hung highly valued Indonesia's role during recent ASEAN meetings, helping raise ASEAN's position in setting regional issues. Indonesia has successfully upheld its role as ASEAN Interparliament Assembly (AIPA) chair by fostering contributions by member nations to establish an ASEAN Community by 2015, he said. Hung also expressed his delight at the development of the Vietnam-Indonesia traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation towards a strategic partnership. He described Alie's visit as a vivid manifestation of the relationship between the two countries. Speaking highly of the results of their joint activities, the top Vietnamese legislator proposed…... [read more]
