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National Assembly Chairman speaks at a high-level segment of the general debate of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 6 morning. (Photo: VNA)

NA Chairman calls for joint efforts to build sustainable world at IPU-150

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on all parliamentarians and nations to take stronger action together to build a just, prosperous, and sustainable world, while addressing a high-level segment of the general debate of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 6 morning.

Man highly appreciated IPU-150’s themed “Parliamentary action for social development and justice”, which carries great significance.

In the context of the world facing uncertainties, from climate change to inequality and political conflicts, parliaments play a crucial role in supporting and promoting sustainable development to address these common challenges, he further explained.

The Vietnamese chief legislator said sustainable development must go hand in hand with progress and social justice, noting development cannot be considered a success if a significant portion of the population is still left behind.

Therefore, parliaments should work to ensure that all policies aim to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor, and all people, regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, or social background, benefit from development achievements, Man continued.

In this regard, he said, the Vietnamese NA has been working hard to build a fair legal system and policies, while promoting public participation in policy making and enforcement.

The leader also highlighted the Vietnamese legislature’s efforts in removing institutional bottlenecks to unlock resources, utilise science-technology, foster innovation, promote digital transformation, develop a green economy, and transition to renewable energy, all with the goal of enabling the country to develop rapidly, strongly, and sustainably while ensuring social justice, cited VNA.

“The Vietnamese NA is committed to continuing to work alongside parliaments around the world, with strong determination to realize noble goals, for peace, sustainable and just development, and a better world for all,” Man affirmed.

He suggested that parliaments should focus on improving the legal system, alongside strengthening the supervision of implementation and facilitating the rollout of inclusive, comprehensive, and breakthrough development policies.

People must be placed at the center, truly reflecting the nature of a people-elected body, with social justice and progress serving as the highest measures of development, the leader stressed.

In addition, it is essential to enhance coordination and cooperation among member parliaments, especially in efforts to safeguard peace and resolve disputes and differences based on international law, Man said, adding the IPU forum can help build a stronger and more effective network of mutual support among member parliaments.

The NA Chairman emphasized that no country or society can achieve sustainable development without placing people at the center of all policies.

Vietnam and Russia increase parliamentary cooperation

Vietnam and Russia will continue strengthening parliamentary cooperation to further reinforce their comprehensive strategic partnership.

The agreement was reached by Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly and Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko, speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, during a meeting on the sidelines of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 6.

Man said he was pleased to meet Matvienko again and respectfully conveyed greetings from senior Vietnamese Party and State leaders to President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, and Matvienko personally.

Matvienko warmly welcomed the meeting and congratulated Man on his impressive speech at the High-Level Plenary Session of the IPU-150 Assembly. She reaffirmed that Russia always considers Vietnam a comprehensive strategic partner and a trusted partner in Southeast Asia.

Both Man and Matvienko highly appreciated the positive development of the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries based on the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They noted that the close coordination and effective cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly, the Federation Council, and the State Duma of Russia have made important contributions to this relationship.

As the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, both leaders agreed to further promote delegation exchanges, and effectively utilize cooperation mechanisms. They also committed to enhancing legislative cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks, contributing to deepening political trust and resolving difficulties in cooperation across areas such as defence and security, energy, and education and training, in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, serving the shared interests of both countries, according to VOV.

Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly, and Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko, speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, discuss measures to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, including between the two legislatures.

Highlighting parliamentary cooperation as a highly important channel, they recognized the active exchange of delegations between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Russian Federal Assembly, as well as the close and effective cooperation between the Friendship Parliamentary Groups of both countries. They held that in the coming time, parliamentary cooperation would continue to make positive contributions to implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and its Action Program, as well as promoting cooperation in areas such as economics, trade, education and training, tourism, and people-to-people exchange.

Man proposed that Russia continue to facilitate favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to live, work and study in Russia.

The top Vietnamese legislator cordially invited Matvienko to visit Vietnam at a convenient time, while the latter also invited the former to visit Russia soon.

Vietnam, Canada strengthen cooperation amidst global trade tensions

As trade tensions with the US escalate, Canada's Quebec province is actively seeking reliable partners, with Vietnam emerging as a destination of strategic significance.

At the recent meetings with the Vietnamese Embassy’s delegation, led by Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang, Quebec leaders expressed their determination to bolster comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam as part of Canada's strategy to diversify markets and reduce its dependence on the US market.

Quebec's Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie Martine Biron underscored the importance of establishing a direct maritime transport corridor between the port of Montreal and Vietnam, helping optimize shipping costs and time while demonstrating the locality’s efforts to address current trade challenges, reported VNA.

Quebec leaders have expressed their determination to bolster comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam as part of Canada's strategy to diversify markets. (Photo: VNA)

With its GRDP valued at approximately 320 billion USD in 2024, Quebec is positioning itself as one of Canada's most dynamic economies. The province not only leads in renewable energy production but also boasts strengths in innovation, information technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.

Quebec has invested in 125 projects with Vietnam while bilateral trade stands at 1.5 billion USD, contributing to the total Vietnam - Canada trade turnover of 11 billion USD in 2024. This turns Vietnam into Canada's largest trading partner in ASEAN.

Notably, as the US recently announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries, Quebec's Deputy Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie Alain Sans Cartier emphasized the importance of countries uniting to address common challenges, while affirming the province's commitment to the free trade policy.

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As trade tensions with the US escalate, Canada's Quebec province is actively seeking reliable partners, with Vietnam emerging as a destination of strategic significance.

At the recent meetings with the Vietnamese Embassy’s delegation, led by Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang, Quebec leaders expressed their determination to bolster comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam as part of Canada's strategy to diversify markets and reduce its dependence on the US market.

Quebec's Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie Martine Biron underscored the importance of establishing a direct maritime transport corridor between the port of Montreal and Vietnam, helping optimize shipping costs and time while demonstrating the locality’s efforts to address current trade challenges.

Photo: VGP

With its GRDP valued at approximately 320 billion USD in 2024, Quebec is positioning itself as one of Canada's most dynamic economies. The province not only leads in renewable energy production but also boasts strengths in innovation, information technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.

Quebec has invested in 125 projects with Vietnam while bilateral trade stands at 1.5 billion USD, contributing to the total Vietnam - Canada trade turnover of 11 billion USD in 2024. This turns Vietnam into Canada's largest trading partner in ASEAN.

Notably, as the US recently announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries, Quebec's Deputy Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie Alain Sans Cartier emphasized the importance of countries uniting to address common challenges, while affirming the province's commitment to the free trade policy.

Vietnamese rescue workers complete mission in earthquake hit Myanmar

The Vietnamese rescue team on April 6 concluded its search and rescue mission in Myanmar that was shaken by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake more than a week ago and began reviewing operations before returning to Hanoi.

The Vietnamese delegation held two meetings with the leadership of Myanmar’s Rescue and Relief Department, chaired by Minister of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement Soe Win. At the meetings, Win expressed his deep gratitude to Vietnam for its spirit of support, cooperation, and noble international solidarity in the search and rescue efforts following the earthquake.

The Myanmar government held a ceremony on April 6 to honour the rescue teams from ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Addressing the event, Minister Win expressed his deep gratitude to the international search and rescue teams for their swift response and support following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, cited VOV.

Vietnamese rescue workers retrieve a dead body of a 15-year-old boy from rubble in Myanmar.

He held that the presence of international search and rescue teams in Myanmar is a testament to solidarity, compassion, and humanitarian spirit, which helps strengthen bonds among nations during challenging times.

A 106-member Vietnamese rescue delegation from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security arrived in Myanmar on March 30 to assist with earthquake relief efforts. So far, they have discovered and recovered 28 bodies from rubble and rescued one survivor.

General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, earlier sent a letter to the officers and professional soldiers involved in the earthquake recovery efforts in Myanmar.

In his letter, General Giang expressed his deep appreciation, noting that the delegation’s members had overcome great difficulties to cooperate in locating and retrieving victims from collapsed structures, and handing them over to the local authorities.

He emphasized that this mission showcased the noble spirit of international solidarity, the fine traditions of the Vietnamese people, and the admirable qualities of the soldiers of Uncle Ho (President Ho Chi Minh).

Notably, during the rescue mission, Vietnamese rescue workers were highly praised by both the Myanmar authorities and the international rescue forces present in the operation.

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