Political News Headlines 17/3 Vietnam hailed for preparations for 132nd IPU Assembly President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Abdelwahad Radi has appreciated
At a March 17 meeting with National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung in Abdelwahad Radi also spoke highly of NA Chairman Hung thanked the IPU President for his support for Hung used the occasion to announce He said The proposal won approval of the IPU leader, who said that it is in line with the IPU’s strategic orientations, including the enhancement of parliaments’ support of international development goals. Following the talks, the two officials witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Vietnamese NA and the IPU regarding the preparation for the 132nd IPU Assembly and relevant meetings. The important document serves as the legal framework for On this occasion, VN, WB target central region growth Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with World Bank (WB) Viet Nam Country Director Victoria Kwakwa on Friday, March 14, to discuss a central coast region development workshop scheduled to take place in May.
The Deputy PM said the Government of Viet Nam regarded the WB as a reliable partner in assisting infrastructure development and poverty eradication in Both sides agreed that the workshop would focus on opportunities and challenges facing the region, and the possibility of bilateral cooperation under the master plan for the development of the north-central and central coastal regions up to 2020. The event will highlight strategies and development priorities for the central coast region, as well as the level of support that the WB will offer in strengthening the fight against climate change and lacklustre infrastructure. Kwakwa affirmed that the WB stood side by side with Ha Noi marks Int'l Francophone Day The vice president voiced her opinion during a ceremony held on Friday to commemorate International Francophone Day, which is due to be held on March 20. She hailed what the French-speaking community reaped over the past years, especially its involvement in the global efforts to cope with climate change, and promote diversity of cultures and languages. Secretary General of the International Francophone Organisation Abdou Diouf lauded PM holds telephone talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on March 14 held telephone talks with US President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff Denis MacDonough on concrete measures to accelerate bilateral ties and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Both sides emphasised the importance of bolstering the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership and continued efforts to strengthen the bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of economy, trade and investment as well as exchange of high-level contacts. The two sides affirmed their determination to closely coordinate for early conclusion of the TPP negotiations in accordance with the Honolulu Joint Statement on a comprehensive and balanced agreement, which takes into account the diversity of levels of development of members like The telephone talks were conducted following a request from the Mekong summit in Top government officials from Vietnam Investment Review reported delegates will discuss challenges to the current development of the basin and a strategic direction and policy for the Mekong River Commission (MRC). The April 2-4 summit is expected to issue a joint statement, outlining prioritised areas for MRC cooperation from 2016-2020. Vietnamese, Cuban court sectors boost cooperation Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court Truong Hoa Binh made the remark during talks with his Cuban counterpart Ruben Remigio Ferro as part of his working visit to Binh thanked the Cuban people for their valuable support and assistance for He also briefed his host about the Vietnamese court sector’s activities and the country’s judiciary reform roadmap. For his part, Ferro said that He affirmed that like Regarding bilateral cooperation, the two sides agreed to continue supporting each other in staff training and exchanges of delegations and documents. During his stay in NA Chairman welcomes RoK city chief He remarked during the reception organised to welcome President Lee Woo-hyun, who leads the municipal council of the Korean city of Hung reiterated On his part, Lee expressed his admiration for During the event organised between March 12 and 15, both countries agreed to intensify economic-trade co-operation and increase their collaboration in fields, such as oil and gas, textile and garments. Lao deputies study People’s Council operations in Ninh Binh V ice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Somphan Phenkhamy on March 16 led a delegation to visit to the Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Nguyen Tien Thanh briefed the Lao NA delegation about its functions, tasks and activities at provincial, district and commune levels. Lao members were keen on the province’s experience in electing officials to fill National Assembly and People’s Council positions. Somphan Phenkhamy expressed his thanks for the warm welcome of the provincial authorities and people. He stressed that in the time to come the Lao NA will work together with the Vietnamese side to develop their bilateral relationship in a sustainable and effective manner, contributing to furthering the two countries’ special traditional friendship. Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan has stated that the metropolis will try its best to foster ties with the Mongolian capital Meeting the visiting Chairman of the Ulaanbaatar City Council Dashjamts Battulga on March 14, Quan said he hopes the two cities will create all possible conditions for each other to share their experience and boost cooperation in areas that interest both sides. He reiterated that this year, Over the past six decades, the two countries have shared a sound relationship, he said, stressing that this is a firm foundation for them to further improve their cooperation in various fields, including economics, trade and education and training. For his part, Battulga said he is impressed at the strong development of He said his visit aims to further bolster ties between the two cities, especially in urban planning and education. As the potential of economic and trade cooperation between Battulga also promised that his city will spare no effort to hold suitable activities celebrating the upcoming 60 th anniversary. Vietnam devises financial cooperation with US, Japan In the In an interview granted to a New York-based Vietnam News Agency correspondent, he said While delighted with the progress in their trade and investment over recent times, both sides agreed that that level has not yet matched its capacity, he said. Regarding the negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Minister Dung said both sides agreed to push for the early signing of the agreement. In The Vietnamese Ministry signed two agreements with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, borrowing 250 million USD for the country to improve its climate change response and enhance economic management and competitiveness. He stressed that Source: VNN/VOV/VNS/VNA |
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