Hungarian NA Speaker wraps up official visit to Vietnam

The two sides agreed to continue increasing contacts and delegation exchanges at all levels, especially high-level ones, between their parties, states, governments, NAs, and peoples in order to further consolidate political trust and mutual understanding, forming a solid foundation for promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation across all spheres.

Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Kover Laszlo (Photo: VNA)
Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Kover Laszlo (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Hungary Kover Laszlo departed Hanoi on October 22, concluding his successful official visit to Vietnam from October 18 to 22, made at the invitation of Chairman of the Vietnamese NA Tran Thanh Man.

During his stay, the Speaker paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and laid a wreath at the monument to heroes and martyrs on Bac Son street in Hanoi.

He was received by State President Luong Cuong and held a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, while attending an official welcome ceremony, talks, and a banquet hosted by Chairman Man.

At these engagements, both sides affirmed that economic, trade, and investment cooperation is one of the key pillars of bilateral relations and agreed on the need to strengthen collaboration in these fields to match the mutual political trust. They also discussed major orientations for further advancing the relationship in a more substantive and effective manner.

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Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (right) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Kover Laszlo at their meeting in Hanoi on October 20, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

The two sides agreed to continue increasing contacts and delegation exchanges at all levels, especially high-level ones, between their parties, states, governments, NAs, and peoples in order to further consolidate political trust and mutual understanding, forming a solid foundation for promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation across all spheres.

Both sides concurred in stepping up visits by high-ranking parliamentary leaders, specialised committees, and parliamentary friendship groups to share information and experiences in legislative activities.

They also agreed to strengthen ties in supervising, monitoring, and supporting the Governments' effective implementation of high-level agreements and commitments. They reached consensus on the main theme of the 6th legislative seminar between the two NAs, scheduled for the first half of 2026.

The two parliaments will also continue to coordinate closely and support each other at regional and international inter-parliamentary forums to contribute to peace, cooperation, and development in their regions and the world.

On this occasion, Speaker Laszlo and his delegation attended the 10th session of the 15th NA of Vietnam as observers.

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Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Kover Laszlo visits the Trang An ecotourism area, part of the Trang An landscape complex – a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in Ninh Binh province. (Photo: VNA)

During his visit, the top Hungarian legislator also toured Ho Chi Minh City and Ninh Binh province./.

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