Vietnam makes series of recommendations at 146th IPU Assembly
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on March 13 (local time) made a host of Vietnam’s recommendations concerning an aspiration for a world of peace, development and prosperity at the plenary session of the ongoing 146th the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Manama, Bahrain.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Manama (VNA) – Permanent Vice Chairman of theNational Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on March 13 (local time) made a host of Vietnam’srecommendations concerning an aspiration for a world of peace, development andprosperity at the plenary session of the ongoing 146th the Inter-ParliamentaryUnion (IPU) Assembly in Manama, Bahrain.
He recommended member parliaments make efforts to uphold therole of observing and ensuring international law, especially the United Nations (UN) Charter, to contribute to preventing war and eliminating inequality ininternational relations; and to promote the role of cooperation and dialoguemechanisms, enhance understanding, build mutual trust and respect, and jointlyfind peaceful solutions to regional disputes and pressing global issues.
Man said it is necessary to ensure theimplementation of democracy, equality, and non-discrimination on gender,ethnicity and religion in the fields of politics, economy, culture, society,labour, health care and education; and to share experiences in ensuring socialsecurity and living standards of the people, particularly workers, the poor, thevulnerable, and those heavily affected by diseases.
He went on stressing the need to strengthen solidarity, internationalcooperation, attach importance to connectivity in diversity, developinfrastructure to narrow the development gap, and promote green growth, energytransformation, digital transformation, innovation, and inclusive growth.
He held that boosting public-private cooperation andcoordination among countries will help realise the Sustainable Development Goals,and promote joint works in response to global issues such as climate change.
The aim of “peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies” isespecially meaningful given that the world is facing huge and unpredictablechanges, requiring efforts and participation of the international community andlegislative bodies, Man said.
He affirmed that Vietnam steadfastly and consistentlyimplements its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace,friendship, cooperation and development, and diversification and multilateralisationof external relations.
Vietnam makes contributions to peace, friendship,cooperation and development in the spirit that the country is a reliable friendand partner, and an active and responsible member of the internationalcommunity, Man said.
He stated Vietnam supports initiatives that contribute topeace and stability in the region and the world, as well as the settlement ofconflicts and disputes by peaceful means without the threat or use of force incompliance with international law and the UN Charter./.
A National Assembly (NA) delegation led by Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man is attending the 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Manama, Bahrain, according to the NA Committee for Foreign Affairs.
A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA), led by its Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man, attended the opening ceremony of the 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Bahrain on March 11 (local time), which brought together nearly 2,000 delegates from nearly 140 countries worldwide.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on March 13 took part in a series of meetings on the sidelines of the ongoing 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Bahrain’s capital of Manama.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
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.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
