Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese National Assembly is ready to share experience in educational reform with the Philippines, NA Vice ChairmanNguyen Duc Hai told a delegation from the Philippine Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) led by Senator Sherwin T.Gatchalian, Co-chair of EDCOM 2 and SenateChair of the Committee on Basic Education.
Hai affirmed Vietnam treasures its strategic partnership with the Philippines and wants to continue fostering cooperation in the fields of politics,economy, national defence-security, culture, education and people-to-peopleexchanges, and in new areas through the parliamentary channel.
As the two countries will celebrate the 10th founding anniversary of strategic partnership in 2025 and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026, Hai said he was delighted to witness the increasingly effective and substantial development of bilateral relations in all fields over nearly half a century.
Welcomingthe results of an earlier working session between the Vietnamese NA's Committee for Culture andEducation and the Philippine delegation, the Vice Chairman affirmed support for expanding educational ties and further improving education quality in both countries, ultimatelycontributing to their socio-economic and cultural development.
Hai proposed further cooperation between thetwo legislatures, including exchange programmes for lawmakers and collaborationbetween their subordinate agencies. He highlighted the importance of sharingexperience in parliamentary activities, with a particular focus on educationand training.
Gatchalian, for his part, said theworking sessions between the delegation and the Vietnamese NA Committee forCulture and Education and the Ministry of Education and Training enable the two sides to further nurture cooperation in the time ahead.
He wished that both sides would continueprioritising cooperation in culture, education and tourism to further raisemutual understanding and solidarity between their people, aimingfor a more comprehensive and substantial bilateral relationship./.