A meeting was held in Hanoi on April 11 under the chair of National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong to discuss preparations for the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)’s symposium for the Asia-Pacific region in Ho Chi Minh City from May 11-13.
Hanoi (VNA) – A meeting was held in Hanoi on April 11 underthe chair of National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong to discusspreparations for the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)’s symposium for the Asia-Pacific region in Ho Chi Minh City from May11-13.
In her speech, Phong said the conference, whichwill deliberate legislators’ actions to realise the sustainable developmentgoals (SDGs) amid climate change, is a significant event for Vietnam – oneof the country which is seriously affected by climate change.
The symposium will provide a venue for regional legislatures and lawmakers aswell as international donors and organisations to share experience and fostercooperation in implementing the UN Framework Convention on ClimateChange.
By hosting the conference, Vietnam will show its responsibility in IPU’sactivities, especially after the Vietnamese NA was elected as a member of theIPU Executive Board for the 2016-2019 term, thus improving the country’s roleand position in the international arena.
It will also contribute to raising public awareness of climate change and itsimpacts on the country’s socio-economic development, she added.
Participants stressed the need to carefully prepare for the conference, fromprotocol to contents and communications.
Representatives from the Ministries of Natural Resources and Environment and Agricultureand Rural Development promised to prepare contents with various themes for thesymposium and provide speakers with necessary information and data related tothe agenda.
The symposium will provide an overview about the SDGs and standards toassess the region’s advancements in implementing the goals, thus prompting regionalparliaments to adopt stronger actions in promoting gender equality, healthcare,and welfare for all people.-VNA
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Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong attended the Governing Council meeting and the General Debate of the 136th Inter-Parliamentary Union in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 2.
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Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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NNational Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (Source: VNA) 
