Vietnamese and Philippine delegations in Cambodia (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Permanent Vice Chairman ofthe National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has stressed that Vietnam always treasuresand wants to strengthen its strategic partnership with the Philippines.
Meeting with Speaker of theHouse of Representatives of the Philippines Ferdinand Martin GomezRomualdez on the sidelines of the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Phnom Penh on November 10, Man said the two countries share similarities in terms ofgeography, culture, and history as well as common concerns over security andstrategic issues.
Amid complicateddevelopments in the region, enhancing cooperation does not only benefits the twocountries but also for regional peace, stability and development, he said.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese and Philippine legislatures have exchanged few delegations but still maintained all-level meetings on the sidelines ofinternational and regional conferences, Man said.
Both sides shared theview that the two legislatures should enhance the exchange of high-rankingdelegations and delegations of their committees and competent organs, facilitate exchanges between their parliamentarians andwork closely together at regional and global forums.
On this occasion, Manconveyed NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s regards and invitation to Romualdez tovisit Vietnam soon.
In order to reinforceties between the two legislatures and the strategic partnership between the two nations, Vietnamalways welcomes senior leaders of the Philippines and House of Representatives to visit the country, he said./.
