Russian parliamentarian, scholar laud Vietnam's role in ASEAN
Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federal Council of Russia Konstantin Kosachev has lauded Vietnam’s efforts in its capacity as Chair of the 41st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) in ensuring AIPA’s activities amid the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federal Council of Russia Konstantin Kosachev (middle, left) in a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Chairman of the International AffairsCommittee of the Federal Council of Russia KonstantinKosachev has lauded Vietnam’s efforts in its capacity as Chair of the 41st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) in ensuringAIPA’s activities amid the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Addressing the AIPA-41, Kosachevalso spoke highly of Vietnam’s role in promoting global inter-parliamentarycooperation, saying that Vietnam is one of the locomotives playing anoutstanding role in the Inter-Parliamentary Union and other internationalforums.
He added that inter-parliamentary exchanges at AIPA play animportant role and Russia sees it as an important mechanism to strengthenpeace, stability and mutually-beneficial cooperation.
In his speech, he said Russiaregards ASEAN as one of the most successful organisations in Asia-Pacific andRussia-ASEAN dialogue is a crucial factor to ensure regional stability.
Regarding the impacts of COVID-19pandemic, he said it fails to hinder Russia – ASEAN ties with dialoguemechanisms being maintained online. Both sides fostered collaboration inhi-tech, innovation, digital economy via the Russia – ASEAN Business Council.
About Vietnam’s role in ASEAN, well-knownRussian journalist and expert on international affairs Adam Shamir offeredobjective and positive feedback.
Talking with a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Moscow, he said Vietnam takes the guiding role in ASEAN not onlythanks to crowd but also dynamic population. Its industry and agriculture aregrowing while military power is maintained. Despite challenges, Vietnam’sefforts brought about positive results, contributing to developing ties withregional nations.
Vietnam’s entry to ASEAN has broughta new vitality and changes to the bloc, he said, adding that as Russia ispaying more attention to Asia in general, Southeast Asia and Vietnam in particular,it is striving to develop economic and trade ties with the region.
⛎ In order to develop its Far Eastregion, Russia considers Vietnam a favorite partner and a key ally, he said./.
The 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 53) entered the last working day on September 12, with important events such as the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), ASEAN-EU foreign ministers’ meeting, and ASEAN-India foreign ministers’ meeting.
The ASEAN-EU and ASEAN-India Ministerial Meetings were held virtually on September 12 within the framework of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 53) and Related Meetings.
Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Igor Driesmans has appreciated Vietnam’s efforts in hosting the 53rd ASEAN Minister Meeting and related meetings amid unprecedented challenges.
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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.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federal Council of Russia Konstantin Kosachev (middle, left) in a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh (Photo: VNA) 
