NA Chairman meets Malaysian, Cambodian legislative leaders in Jakarta
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue had separate meetings in Jakarta on August 7 with Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul and Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Kittisangkahabindit Tep Ngorn, while attending the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44).
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) VuongDinh Hue had separate meetings in Jakarta on August 7 with Speaker of theMalaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul and VicePresident of the Cambodian Senate Kittisangkahabindit Tep Ngorn, while attending the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly(AIPA-44).
Hue spoke highly of Malaysia’scontributions to the AIPA-44, particularly the speaker’s speech, adding that the relationship between the two legislativebodies should be further promoted to match the Vietnam-Malaysia strategic partnership,especially in the exchange of delegations at all levels and the sharing ofexperiences.
Affirming that Vietnam highly values Malaysia's role andposition in the region, the NA Chairman said the two countries still have a lotof potential and room for cooperation in many fields through various channels.
Hue invited Johari Bin Abdul to visitVietnam soon in order to discuss measures to strengthen parliamentarycollaboration, share experiences in relevant activities and issues of mutualinterest, and continue promoting the close coordination and mutual support atmultilateral forums such as the AIPA, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), andthe Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), and supporting each other'sposition on regional and international issues of shared concern.
The Malaysian speaker said that Vietnam and Malaysia have alot of opportunities to promote bilateral cooperation, and his country willmake the most of them to cooperate with Vietnam in various fields.
Accepting Hue’s invitation, he affirmed that he will pay an official visit toVietnam at an appropriate time.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Kittisangkahabindit Tep Ngorn (Photo: VNA)
Earlier, at Hue’s meeting with the Cambodian legislator, the two sides showedtheir delight at the development of the fine neighbourliness, time-testedfriendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, reflectedthrough regular high-level contacts, all-level delegation exchanges, and goodeconomic cooperation.
Kittisangkahabindit Tep Ngorn stressed that Cambodia alwaysbears in mind Vietnam’s support and help for it to get rid of the Pol Potgenocidal regime. He showed his belief that the traditional friendship betweenthe two nations will develop further in the coming time.
As Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on August 7 signed aRoyal Decree appointing Dr. Hun Manet as the Prime Minister in the new tenure,the Vietnamese top legislator said he believes a Cambodian cabinet will soonbe consolidated.
He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State and peoplealways attach great importance to strengthening and developing the goodneighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, andlong-term sustainability with Cambodia; and stand shoulder to shoulder with andsupport the nation building and development of Cambodia, for the prosperity ofeach country, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the regionand in the world./.
Vietnam attaches importance to and is determined to promote its strategic partnership with Malaysia in a practical and effective manner in all fields and through Party, Government, and parliament channels and people-to-people exchanges, and at both central and local levels, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in their meeting in Hanoi on July 21.
Malaysia can learn from the experience of Vietnam, which has been able to redevelop after the wars, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the media in his country after an official visit to Vietnam on July 20 - 21.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 sent a letter of congratulations to President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Techo Hun Sen on the successful 7th National Assembly (NA) election held on July 23.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul (Photo: VNA) 
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Kittisangkahabindit Tep Ngorn (Photo: VNA) 
