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National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the general debate on migrants and refugees of the 138th IPU Assembly in Geneva on March 25 (Photo: VNA) Geneva (VNA) – Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has emphasised that to solve migration crises, it is necessary to enhance cooperation at global level with the active participation of countries and international organisations. Ngan was addressing the first general debate, themed “Strengthening the global regime for migrants and refugees: the need for evidence-based policy solutions”, at the 138th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 25 (local time). In her speech, she underscored the need to create a full legal framework to help protect human dignity and rights along with the fundamental freedoms of migrants, while promoting their contributions to the development of each nation in terms of not only economy but also culture and … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for stronger cooperation to solve migration crises

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and  President of the Senate of the Netherlands Ankie Broekers-Knol  (Photo: VNA) The Hague (VNA) - Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has expected that her ongoing official visit to the Netherlands will further deepen the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the European country in general and the Dutch parliament in particular. During her talks with President of the Senate of the Netherlands Ankie Broekers-Knol in The Hague on March 27, Chairwoman Ngan expressed her hope that the visit will open up new cooperation prospects in bilateral relations as well as cooperative ties between Vietnam, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU), especially when Vietnam and the Netherlands are celebrating the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties.   [Vietnam’s top legislator holds talks with speaker of Dutch lower house] … [Read more...] about NA leader expects stronger Vietnam-Netherlands relations

Participants in the 7th diplomatic – defence strategic dialogue between Vietnam and Australia pose for a photo (Photo: VNA) Canberra (VNA) – The 7th diplomatic – defence strategic dialogue between Vietnam and Australia, an annual activity since 2012, took place in Canberra on December 10. Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Rear Admiral Nguyen Trong Binh and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung co-chaired the event with Australia’s Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Richard Maude and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Defence Peter Tesch. At the dialogue, the two sides reviewed the strong developments in bilateral relations and reaffirmed their countries’ importance in each other’s foreign policies. They said defence collaboration is an important pillar in the Vietnam – Australia strategic partnership, agreeing to continue effectively carrying out bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia hold 7th diplomatic – defence strategic dialogue

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at an event while visiting TH Group's dairy farm in Volokolamsk district of Moscow Oblast, Russia, on December 10 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the hi-tech dairy farm of TH Group in Volokolamsk district of Moscow Oblast on December 10, part of her official visit to Russia. Talking to the Vietnamese Embassy’s staff, the top legislator said Russia is a focus in the Party and State’s foreign policy. She stressed that amid the complex international and regional situation and an increase in citizen protection cases, the embassy should be more active and step up measures to support Vietnamese expatriates. Talking to the Vietnamese parliamentary delegation when they visited the dairy farm of TH Group in Volokolamsk district, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow Region Government Khromov Vadim Valerianovich said Vietnam and … [Read more...] about NA leader visits Vietnamese embassy, TH Group’s project in Russia

Therefore, the Government of Vietnam has been striving to combat natural disasters by reducing risks and promoting preparation and development for different climate change-related scenarios. These activities have further affirmed Vietnam’s policies on guaranteeing human rights, especially the rights of vulnerable groups in the society. Vietnam actively responds to climate change. (Photo for illustration: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) It is worth noting that the Government of Vietnam has made a strong political commitment to responding to climate change. At forums on the cooperation on climate change response or during diplomatic meetings, Vietnamese leaders have always emphasized the realization of international commitments and the effective implementation of related international commitments, and wished to coordinate with other countries in the field. Especially at the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York (the US) this September, … [Read more...] about Vietnam proactively responds to climate change to guarantee human rights