RoK President Moon Jae-in (fifth from left) attends the ground-breaking ceremony of the Vietnam-RoK Science and Technology Institute in March 2018 (Source: VNA) Seoul (VNA) - Special Advisor to the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Hahn Choong-hee has voiced his belief that the RoK-Vietnam relations will grow further in all aspects. Granting an interview to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Seoul on the threshold of an official visit to the RoK by National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan from December 4-7, Hahn Choong-hee said that since the bilateral diplomatic ties were set up in 1992, the two countries have witnessed rapid development in their relations, from trade, investment and economics to culture and people-to-people exchanges. For the RoK, the diplomatic relationship with Vietnam is one of the most important relations in the region at the strategic level, he affirmed, recalling the Vietnam visit by RoK President Moon Jae-in last … [Read more...] about RoK-Vietnam relations to grow further: RoK NA Speaker’s advisor
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VNese NA Speaker meets leader of Japan-VN Friendship Parliament Alliance
NA Chairperson Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan strongly affirmed that relationship between Vietnam and Japan has blossomed, and cultural exchange activities such as the Japan- Vietnam Festival contributed into tightening further the good relationship.Additionally, she also highlighted role, emotion and active contributions of the special advisor who took the initiative of cultural exchange activities between Vietnam and Japan, contributing in enhancing cultural exchange, understanding between the countries’ people, long- term friendship and cooperation ties between Vietnam and Japan. Besides that, the Vietnamese leader also suggested the special advisor, the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance to continue affirming their important role in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of investment, trade, human resources training, sports; especially supporting Vietnamese students in the sunrise country. On the same day, Chairperson Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan chaired … [Read more...] about VNese NA Speaker meets leader of Japan-VN Friendship Parliament Alliance
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan holds talk with Mongolian Parliament Speaker
Congress leaders of the two countries said that the nations’ defense ministries needed to collaborate closely in the international and regional peacekeeping mission in the upcoming time; effectively adopt important documents in the fields of diplomacy, security and defense; strengthen dialogues and exchange of information and experiences; actively cooperate in anti- crime; push up negotiation about extradition treaties and agreement on the protection and exchange of confidential information.Besides that, cooperation of agriculture, culture, education, tourism and people exchange also needed to be developed. The leaders highly appreciated the two countries supported each other in candidacy of the United Nations’ agencies in previous time. The Mongolian Parliament Speaker strongly affirmed that Mongolia supported Vietnam in the election of non-permanent seats in the UN Security Council in the period 2020- 2021; appreciated the Vietnamese and ASEAN position in the … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan holds talk with Mongolian Parliament Speaker
Fijian parliament delegation greets NA Chairwoman
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji Jico Fatafehi Luveni During a reception for the Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, Jico Fatafehi Luveni, in Hanoi on Wednesday, Ms. Ngan said the participation demonstrates Fiji’s support of Vietnam in hosting this important event. She congratulated Fiji on its successful organization of the previous meeting. Ms. Ngan said Vietnam is ready to cooperate and share experience with Fiji and expressed her hope for broader cooperation between the two countries. Ms. Luveni praised the ongoing APPF meeting and its theme “Parliamentary partnership for Peace, Innovation and Sustainable Development”. … [Read more...] about Fijian parliament delegation greets NA Chairwoman
Vietnam, Indonesia should raise trade to 10 billion USD: NA Chairwoman
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta (Photo VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan urged Vietnam and Indonesia to increase the exchange of visits and optimize cooperative mechanisms to raise bilateral trade to 10 billion USD in 2018 from 5.4-5.6 billion USD a year during the past three years. The top legislator made the call at a reception for Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta in Hanoi on January 18 on the occasion of the guest’s visit to attend the 26th Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Vietnam. Ngan expressed her delight at the growing relations between Vietnam and Indonesia in recent years, stressing that the bilateral strategic partnership not only serves the practical benefits of the two peoples but also contributes to regional peace, stability and development, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Indonesia should raise trade to 10 billion USD: NA Chairwoman
NA Chairwoman welcomes Fijian counterpart
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, Jico Fatafehi Luveni. (Source: VNA) The top Vietnamese legislator said the participation of the Fijian delegation at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) demonstrates Fiji‘s support of Vietnam in hosting this important event. Ngan took the occasion to congratulate Fiji on its successful organisation of APPF-25, which she said enhanced the country’s role in the region and the world. The Vietnamese NA leader affirmed that Vietnam is ready to cooperate and share experience with Fiji in its strong areas, especially agriculture and food security, fishery, infrastructure and health care, in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks with the support of a third country or international organisations, similarly to the model Vietnam has been implementing in some African countries. She expressed thanks to Fiji over its support of Vietnam in UN cooperative … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman welcomes Fijian counterpart
NA Chairwoman receives Canadian Ambassadors
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan receives Canadian Ambassador Ping Kitnikone, Ha Noi, January 9, 2017 - Photo: VNA The Chairwoman appreciates and supports Canada’s foreign policy towards strengthening links with the world and the Asia-Pacific and attaching much importance to ties with Viet Nam and ASEAN. She also hoped the two legislative bodies will make concerted effort to further develop the nation’s ties in the spirit of the Joint Statement on the establishment of comprehensive partnership between Viet Nam and Canada for the benefit of their people, particularly in the fields of security-defense, sustainable development, environmental protection and response to climate change.She invited Canada’s speakers of Senate and House of Commons to visit Viet Nam, expressing thanks to Canada for its new ODA projects to help Viet Nam respond to climate change and … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman receives Canadian Ambassadors
Concerted effort by Vietnam, Canada’s NAs needed to further bilateral ties
Ngan said she appreciates and supports Canada’s foreign policy towards strengthening links with the world and the Asia-Pacific and attaching much importance to ties with Vietnam and ASEAN. She also hoped the two legislative bodies will make concerted effort to further develop the nation’s ties in the spirit of the Joint Statement on the establishment of comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Canada for the benefit of their people, particularly in the fields of security-defence, sustainable development, environmental protection and response to climate change.The NA leader highly spoke of the Canadian parliament and government’s great focus on gender equality, feminism and child protection that are priorities in the country’s both domestic and foreign policies.Ngan extended her greetings and invitation to Canada’s speakers of Senate and House of Commons to visit Vietnam.She thanked Canada for its new ODA projects to help Vietnam respond to … [Read more...] about Concerted effort by Vietnam, Canada’s NAs needed to further bilateral ties
Concerted effort by VN, Canada’s NAs needed to further bilateral ties
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expected the parliaments of Vietnam and Canada will make concerted effort to further deepen the two countries’ relations in a reception hosted for Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone on January 9. Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) received Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Ping Kitnikone in Hanoi on January 9Ngan said she appreciates and supports Canada’s foreign policy towards strengthening links with the world and the Asia-Pacific and attaching much importance to ties with Vietnam and ASEAN. She also hoped the two legislative bodies will make concerted effort to further develop the nation’s ties in the spirit of the Joint Statement on the establishment of comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Canada for the benefit of their people, particularly in the fields of security-defence, sustainable development, environmental protection and response to climate change.The NA … [Read more...] about Concerted effort by VN, Canada’s NAs needed to further bilateral ties
November 20-26: NA Chairwoman begins official visit to Singapore Most Recent News
NDO - Nhan Dan Online reviews a number of notable events that have made the headlines over the past week. NA Chairwoman begins official visit to Singapore Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Changi International Airport on the afternoon of November 26, starting her official visit to Singapore. She was welcomed at the airport by Deputy Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Lim Biow Chuan, Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Nguyen Tien Minh and staff from the embassy. National Assembly’s fourth session wraps up The fourth session of the 14th National Assembly wrapped up on November 24. The 14th National Assembly wrapped up its fourth session in Hanoi, on November 24. During the one-month sitting, the deputies adopted six laws, debated nine draft laws and approved solutions for the socio-economic development plan in 2018, as well as the State budget estimate and central budget allocation for next year. Vietnam hosts 47th ASEAN Banking … [Read more...] about November 20-26: NA Chairwoman begins official visit to Singapore Most Recent News