NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan delivers a speech at the Federation Council of Russia on December 11 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attended a plenary session of the Federation Council of Russia and delivered a speech there on December 11, affirming the traditional friendship and cooperation with Russia is a priceless asset that Vietnam is determined to treasure and bring into play. Addressing the session, held during her official visit to Russia, the top legislator said almost 70 years ago, on January 30, 1950, the then Soviet Union set up diplomatic relationship with Vietnam, becoming one of the first countries to do so with the Southeast Asian nation. She recalled the strong support the Soviet Union’s people gave to Vietnam during the struggle to defend and reunify the nation, and affirmed that Vietnam always keeps in mind and respects the wholehearted assistance from the Soviet Union’s people, … [Read more...] about Friendship, cooperation with Russia a priceless asset: NA leader
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HCMC supporting industry seeks market, cooperation
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, chairman of HCMC People’s Committee, said that industrial processing and manufacturing industry is considered as key economic industry of the city. The city has implemented several solutions to support and create favorable conditions for enterprises in this field to develop. Of which, investment stimulation program is for supporting industry sector only, hereby helping enterprises to invest in upgrading machinery and equipment and improving competitiveness. However, he also said that, in order to participate deeply and sustainably into global supply chain, domestic enterprises need to improve productivity, upgrade technology towards environmental protection. The city will increase activities to promote and connect supporting industry enterprises in the city with end-to-end and foreign direct investment enterprises to create conditions and opportunities for the city’s supporting industry to develop. So far, the city has … [Read more...] about HCMC supporting industry seeks market, cooperation
NA Chairwoman holds talks with leader of Russia’s State Duma
Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav V. Volodin (R) welcomes National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on December 11 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav V. Volodin held talks in Moscow on December 11 as part of the former’s official visit to Russia. The host said his country attaches importance to the trip by the NA Chairwoman, during which the two officials co-chaired the first meeting of the inter-parliamentary cooperation committee between the Vietnamese NA and the State Duma of Russia. With this new cooperation mechanism, the two parliaments will further enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries, according to him. Chairwoman Ngan said Vietnam is delighted at the enormous achievements the Russian people have obtained that have helped further raise Russia’s stature in the region and the world. Vietnam always … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman holds talks with leader of Russia’s State Duma
Deputy PM Binh meets with Laos’ senior leaders
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (L) meets with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President Bounnhang Vorachith (Photo: VNA) Binh congratulated Laos on its recent achievements and briefed his hosts on the outcomes of the talks with his Lao counterpart Bounthong Chithmany. Ministries and sectors are reviewing the implementation of agreements between the two countries’ leaders. They are also working hard to prepare for important diplomatic activities early next year, including the 42nd meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee, he said. The Lao leaders affirmed that the Party, State, Government and people of Laos always treasure and give the highest priority to the promotion of the great relationship, special solidarity and all-around cooperation with Vietnam, considering these as priceless and vital to the two countries’ revolutionary causes. Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith agreed that Laos … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Binh meets with Laos’ senior leaders
NA leader’s visit to advance Vietnam-Belarus traditional ties
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan is paying an official visit to Belarus from December 12 to 14 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Belarusian leaders are set to discuss ways to step up their countries’ traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation during an official trip to the European nation from December 12 to 14. The first official visit to Belarus by Chairwoman Ngan is made at the invitation of Chairman of the Council of the Republic Mikhail Myasnikovich and Chairman of the House of Representatives of the NA of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko. Great strides in bilateral relations In 2019, the two countries’ relations have enjoyed strong developments with cooperation enhanced in all spheres. Their existing cooperation mechanisms consist of an inter-governmental committee on economic, trade and scientific-technological cooperation; an inter-governmental committee on military … [Read more...] about NA leader’s visit to advance Vietnam-Belarus traditional ties