Source: VNA
Man stressed that Vietnam wants to strengthen the friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between the PDPU and the CPV as well as between the two nations based on mutual trust and support.
Man affirmed that strengthening and developing a friendly, cooperative, stable, and long-term relationship with China is a consistent policy, a strategic choice, and a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy.
Both officials acknowledged the robust development of the bilateral relations, particularly in political and diplomatic exchanges. The bilateral economic and trade cooperation has also witnessed remarkable growth, with a 25% increase in bilateral trade.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong reaffirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State, and people highly value the traditional friendship between the two countries.
Highlighting the role of languages as a crucial bridge connecting people and nations, Man noted that learning Vietnamese not only provides students with linguistic proficiency but also offers them insights into the vibrant culture of a nation with over 100 million people, known for its resilience, creativity, hospitality, and generosity.
Meeting officers and soldiers tasked with ensuring security and public order for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the Cultural and Tourism Week of the Ancestral Land 2025 at the centre, the State leader commended them for their proactive approach in maintaining absolute safety and order for festival goers. He noted that their efforts have left a positive impression on visitors and the wider public.
PM Chinh showed his deep admiration for comrade Khamtay Siphandone’s tremendous contributions, which left an indelible mark on the history of Laos’s construction and development and the revolutionary movement of the three Indochinese countries.
The Hung Kings’ Commemoration and the Cultural and Tourism Week of the Ancestral Land 2025 will take place from March 29 to April 7 (the 1st to the 10th day of the third lunar month), featuring around 30 activities at the Hung Kings Temple Complex.
The NA Chairman affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the role of Uzbekistan in the Central Asian region and wishes to develop traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Uzbekistan.
The IPU Secretary-General expressed admiration for the achievements made by Vietnam and its legislative body while highly valuing the country’s proposals regarding IPU activities and multilateral parliamentary cooperation in general.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with Rolando González, President of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power, in Uzbekistan on April 6 afternoon.
The IPU President said that Vietnam is frequently cited at IPU conferences and discussions as an exemplary case for promoting gender equality, and women’s and young parliamentarians' empowerment.
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia and many regional countries welcome and highly value the Vietnamese Party chief’s conversation with President Donald Trump, voicing support for Vietnam's approach to the tariff issue.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Speaker of the Federation Council (Upper House) of the Russian Federal Assembly Valentina Matviyenko said the close coordination and effective cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and the Federation Council as well as the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly has made important contributions.
The US Ambassador thanked Vietnam for its positive approach and understanding of the US concerns, adding that the coming discussions present an opportunity for both sides to devise solutions to put bilateral trade relations on a healthy and mutually beneficial development trajectory.
The two sides agreed to continue strengthening close and effective cooperation between the two legislatures in the time ahead.
The visit is a vivid testament to the excellent cooperation between the two countries across multiple domains, from politics to economy, trade and investment, culture, defence, security, education - training, and transport, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Spain Doan Thanh Song.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking delegation from the Vietnamese Government to attend the memorial service for former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and former President of Laos Khamtay Siphandone on April 7.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said it is a must to clearly identify responsibility of each ministry, sector, and locality, to implement mechanisms and policies in order to resolve institutional obstacles, to boost public investment that would contribute 2% to growth, and to foster traditional growth drivers like investment, consumption, and exports.
The IPU-150, themed “Parliamentary action for social development and justice”, is taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, until April 9.
