Vietnam raises proposals at IPU 45 to promote gender equality
Vietnam proposed perfecting national and international legal systems to create a legal corridor to promote gender equality at a plenary session of the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 145).
The Vietnamese delegation to the IPU 145 and related meetings, from October 12-15, was headed by Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam proposed perfectingnational and international legal systems to create a legal corridor to promotegender equality at a plenary session of the 145th Assembly of theInter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 145).
The Vietnamese delegation to the IPU 145 and related meetings,from October 12-15, was headed by Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the National Assembly’sCommittee for Foreign Affairs.
At the plenary session, Ha also suggested raisingwomen’s voice and participation in legislative and executive agencies, as wellas in policy making and enforcement.
He highlighted cooperation between the IPU and itsmember parliaments and United Nations organisations and international forums onwomen to better ensure their rights.
Ha noted that Vietnam attaches importance to genderequality and women’s progress, briefing the participants on the Vietnamese legislature’sefforts in protecting and promoting gender equality, and women’s empowerment.
Speaking at a discussion on the Russia-Ukraineconflict, the Vietnamese delegation affirmed that Vietnam keeps a close watchon and has special concern over recent developments in Ukraine, stressing theneed to observe the UN Charter and basic principles of international law, especiallythose on respecting independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries,non-intervention in each other's internal affairs, neither use of force northreat to use force in international relations.
Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs, speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam also called for an end to the conflict soon aswell as efforts to restore peace, ensure security and safety of civilians andessential infrastructure facilities, and persistently promote dialogues andnegotiations to seek a peaceful, long-term and comprehensive solution inaccordance with international law and the UN Charter, with legitimate interests and concerns of relevant sides taken into consideration.
The country also proposed the IPU and its memberparliaments actively cooperate for these objectives.
Apart from the plenary session, the Vietnamesedelegation also attended sessions of the Committees on Peace and InternationalSecurity, Sustainable Development, and Democracy and Human Rights, the Forum ofWomen Parliamentarians, and the Association of Secretaries General ofParliaments.
They met with the IPU President, the IPU Secretary General,the Speaker of Deputies of Rwanda and the Speaker of the Indonesian House ofRepresentatives, among others to discuss ways to boost bilateral ties andexchange views on issues of shared concern.
They had meetings with representatives of the IPUWorking Group on Science and Technology, the Working Group on SustainableDevelopment and the UN Committee on the Rights of Children./.
The Vietnamese delegation to the 144th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-144) and relevant meetings in Bali, Indonesia from March 20-24 have actively participated in the event's discussions and activities, thus contributing greatly to the event's success, according to an official of the National Assembly.
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assemby (NA)’s Council for Ethnic Affairs Dinh Thi Phuong Lan led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the eighth Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh from June 15-16.
A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA), led by Vice Chairman of the NA Committee for Foreign Affairs Don Tuan Phong, have attended the Regional Seminar for the Asia Pacific Region Parliaments on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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.
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.
The Vietnamese delegation to the IPU 145 and related meetings, from October 12-15, was headed by Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs. (Photo: VNA) 
Vu Hai Ha, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs, speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA) 
