Politics

Parliamentary delegations begin arriving in Hanoi for IPU-132

About 30 delegations from foreign parliaments and international organisations arrived in Hanoi as of March 25 for the 132nd Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU-132), according to the Organising Committee’s Sub-committee on Reception-Event.
About 30 delegations from foreign parliaments and internationalorganisations arrived in Hanoi as of March 25 for the 132nd Assemblyof the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU-132), according to the OrganisingCommittee’s Sub-committee on Reception-Event.

OnMarch 25 alone, the IPU-132 sub-committees welcomed more than 20delegations, including that from Uganda led by Speaker of the ParliamentRebecca Kadaga, Zambia led by Speaker of the National Assembly PatrickMatibini, the Philippines led by President of the Senate DrilonFranklin, and Lithuania led by Vice Speaker of the Parliament KirkilasGediminas.

Delegates from Algeria, Chile, Fiji,Micronesia, the Netherlands, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, the United ArabEmirates, Uruguay, and Venezuela also arrived in Hanoi.

The IPU-132, themed “Sustainable development goals: Turning words intoaction”, will be held from March 28 to April 1. It is the biggestmultilateral diplomatic event ever held in Vietnam.

The State-run Nhan dan (People) daily reported that by March 25, 166 IPUmember countries, 10 observers, and 1,450 delegates registered toparticipate in the IPU-132.

The event is scheduled to include 67 sessions and 66 bilateral meetings.-VNA
Follow VietnamPlus

See more

☀️ Morning digest on April 2

☀️ Morning digest on April 2

Belgian King Philippe's meetings with top leaders of Vietnam, the 16th session of the Vietnam-Belarus Intergovernmental Committee on Economic, Trade, and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, and Singapore's approval of the import of selected poultry meat and egg products from Vietnam are among news highlights on April 1 evening.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse are welcomed at Zvartnots International Airport of Yerevan on late April 1 (local time). (Photo: VNA)

NA Chairman begins official visit to Armenia

The official visit is a demonstration of Vietnam’s consistent policy of treasuring and promoting relations with the countries it has traditional friendship with, including Armenia.

President Luong Cuong and his spouse and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at the state banquet. (Photo: VNA)

State leader, spouse host grand banquet for Belgian King, Queen

In the past over five decades, Vietnam and Belgium have emerged as key partners across multiple fields, including politics, diplomacy, trade, investment, education, health care, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Both nations have also worked closely together at multilateral forums, particularly as members of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure.

Party leader To Lam (R) and Belgian King Philippe (Photo: VNA)

Belgian King’s visit to create new momentum for deepening ties: Party leader

Belgian King Philippe's visit, accompanied by senior officials, business leaders, representatives of universities and research institutes, would create new momentum to deepen and enhance the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Belgium in a practical and effective way, meeting the benefits of their people and contributing responsibly to peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region and the world.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) hosts visiting King Philippe of Belgium in Hanoi on April 1 (Photo: VNA)

NA leader hosts Belgian King in Hanoi

To further strengthen Vietnam-Belgium relations, especially parliamentary cooperation, both sides agreed to enhance delegation exchanges at all levels, particularly between parliamentary committees and friendship groups. They also pledged to share legislative and supervisory experience, coordinate positions in international organisations, support each other’s candidacies for UN bodies, and effectively implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong (R) meets with Belgian King Philippe in Hanoi on April 1 morning. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam wants to strengthen multi-faceted cooperation with Belgium: State President

President Cuong warmly welcomed King Philippe and a high-ranking delegation of the Kingdom of Belgium on their first state visit to Vietnam since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973, affirming that the trip is an important historical milestone, opening up a new page for the friendly relations between the two countries.