Vietnam, Japan deepen parliamentary ties

The closer relationship between the Vietnamese and Japanese friendship parliamentary groups has supported the two governments’ activities and promoted people-to-people diplomacy.
Vietnam, Japan deepen parliamentary ties ảnh 1Japanese cherry blossom festival in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The closer relationship between the Vietnamese and Japanese friendship parliamentary groups has supported the two governments’ activities, promoted people-to-people diplomacy, and ensured the efficiency of cooperative projects.

Chairman of the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group To Huy Rua made the remark at a reception for the Special Advisor to the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Tsutomo Takebe in Hanoi on June 6.

Rua expressed his pleasure to meet Tsutomu Takebe, a close friend of Vietnamese people, and spoke highly of his active role in encouraging cooperation activities between Vietnam and Japan in various fields.

He said Vietnam will continuously nurture and develop the two countries’ rapport for the sake of their people as well as peace, stability and prosperity in Asia.

The official also hailed the parliamentary ties between Vietnam and Japan, saying the two sides have successfully realised a lot of ideas, notably bringing Vietnamese lotus to Japan and completing the construction of Japan – Vietnam University in Vietnam.

He said his group pledged to support the operation of the Japan-Vietnam University as well as cultural exchanges between the two countries, adding that he believes in the university’s future development.

Such activities as cherry blossom and cultural festivals will help promote the two nations’ people-to-people exchanges, he noted.

For his part, Tsutomu Takebe said he was delight to return to Vietnam and highly valued the comprehensive development in relations between Japan and Vietnam and particularly of the two friendship parliamentary groups.

He informed the host that the first MA training course of the Japan-Vietnam University will commence on September 9, 2016.-VNA

VNA

See more

Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R) receives Colonel S. Muthukrishnan, Indian Defence Attaché in Vietnam, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Hanoi on February 6. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Vietnam, India enhance defence cooperation

The Deputy Minister suggested that both nations focus on implementing the exchange of delegations, especially high-level ones, and maintaining existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly in training programmes and defence industry collaboration.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet pays a courtesy call to New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Vietnam, New Zealand hold 13th political consultation

Vietnam and New Zealand agreed to enhance political trust through more bilateral exchanges and consultations, strengthen defence and security cooperation, and strongly implement practical measures to facilitate market access for each other's products, aiming to reach the trade target of 3 billion USD.

The first meeting of the Government’s Party Committee in the 2020-2025 tenure in Hanoi on February 5. (Photo: VNA)

Government determined to build clean, strong Party organisation: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh urged efforts to build a clean and strong Party organisation of the Government, resolutely deal with any cadre or Party member showing degradation in political thought, morality or lifestyle, self-evolution, and self-transformation, and push ahead with the combat against corruption.

☕ Afternoon briefing on February 5

☕ Afternoon briefing on February 5

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 42nd session in Hanoi on February 5 under the chair of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

State President Luong Cuong (Photo: VNA)

State President urges Lang Son to address obstacles to development

Noting that Lang Son needs to focus on thoroughly and deeply assessing its situation, opportunities, and challenges to determine the direction for development, Cuong emphasised the importance of bringing into full play the province's strengths, such as its border economy, sustainable tourism, and smart agriculture linked to export processing industries.

After beating a drum to kick off the tree-planting festival, State President Luong Cuong joins delegates, representatives of political and social organisations, and local residents in planting trees at a hill in Chi Lang district’s Chien Thang commune. (Photo: VNA)

State President joins tree planting festival in Lang Son province

President Luong Cuong commended the local authorities, agencies, and organisations and localities nationwide in general for their achievements, as well as innovative, practical, and effective initiatives in implementing tree-planting movements and the 1-billion-tree growing project in recent years.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man addresses the NA Standing Committee's 42nd session. (Photo: VNA)

NA Standing Committee convenes 42nd session

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 42nd session in Hanoi on February 5, focusing on reviewing and providing feedback on draft laws and resolutions set for immediate issuance to facilitate the restructuring and streamlining of the government apparatus.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects the construction of Tan Van intersection of the Ho Chi Minh City's Ring Road 3 through Binh Duong province. (Photo: VNA)

PM orders focus on key tasks to ensure fulfillment of socio-economic development goals

The Government leader asked for urgent, serious, synchronous and effective implementation of projects, tasks, and solutions outlined in resolutions and conclusions of the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, and the Government, especially a supplementary plan for socio-economic development in 2025, aiming for a growth rate of at least 8%.