Both Senegal and Morocco view their relations with Vietnam as a model in South – South and Asia – Africa cooperation, and voiced hope to expand all-round ties with Vietnam in the future. Meanwhile, Switzerland voiced its support for resuming negotiations on an FTA between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
With a wide range of substantive and meaningful activities, the top legislator’s working visit to Switzerland was a resounding success in all aspects, leaving a strong impression of Vietnam’s and its NA’s active and practical contributions, as well as growing role and position in addressing global issues.
NA Chairman Man suggested both sides enhance the exchange of delegations and meetings at all levels, while maintaining and improving the efficacy of cooperation mechanisms to promote discussions as well as information and experience sharing in the areas where both sides hold strengths, making parliamentary collaboration an important pillar of the bilateral ties.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that Vietnam will continue to work closely and contribute significantly to improving the effectiveness and adaptability of the UN - the world’s largest international organisation.
A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly led by Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the opening ceremony of the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland on July 29 afternoon (local time).
Cambodia would never forget the tremendous sacrifice and wholehearted support of Vietnam’s volunteer soldiers, as well as the Vietnamese Party, State, and people in liberating Cambodia from the genocidal Pol Pot regime in 1979. Such assistance enabled Cambodia to recover and prosper, said Cambodian NA President Khuon Sudary.
President of the Swiss National Council Maja Riniker stressed that maintaining regular meetings between the two parliaments is crucial to strengthening bilateral ties.
President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly Tulia Ackson and IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong welcomed National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to the opening ceremony of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva on July 29, 2025 (local time).
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation are in Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and carry out bilateral activities from July 27 to 30, 2025. This marks Chairman Man’s first official visit to Switzerland, aiming to reinforce political trust and deepen the Vietnam–Switzerland Comprehensive Partnership while promoting cooperation across various sectors.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's working trip to attend 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva will help strengthen the cooperative ties between Vietnam's legislature and the parliaments of IPU member countries, while also advancing the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Switzerland.
The participation of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man Man at the upcoming 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament once again affirms Vietnam’s strong belief in the importance of the legislature within the political system, and in the supervisory role of people's representatives who reflect the diversity of religion, gender, ethnicity, age, and viewpoints.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s working trip to Switzerland reaffirms Vietnam’s policies and great efforts in promoting socio-economic development, multilateralism, and global cooperation. It highlights the country’s strong commitment to being a responsible and constructive member of the international community, while elevating the position and role of Vietnam and its legislature in the global arena.