Legislative law making

Jakarta (VNA) – Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei Pehin Abdul Rahman Taib has appreciated the Vietnamese National Assembly’s dedication and steadfast commitment in making it possible to convene the 41st ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly’s General Assembly (AIPA-41) this year. The virtual meeting is the first of its kind to be held in the history of the AIPA General Assembly due to COVID-19, he told the event’s first plenary session on September 8 morning. The theme of the 41st AIPA General Assembly this year, “Parliamentary Diplomacy for Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN”, is relevant in the current context as the region faces unprecedented challenges in adapting to the new norm, he said. “The theme further emphasises the role of national parliaments of ASEAN as the voice of the people and the need to stand in solidarity and to respond swiftly to pressing issues, in accordance with the international laws.” “The global … [Read more...] about Brunei praises Vietnam’s NA for making AIPA-41 possible

As AIPA Chair this year, the Vietnamese legislature pledged to do her best, and together with the support of member parliaments, to successfully organise activities during the year, making practical contributions to deepening the AIPA-ASEAN partnership, and enhancing co-ordination between legislative and executive branches to uphold connectivity and accelerate the construction of a peaceful, stable, safe, prosperous and happy ASEAN Community for all people, Ngân concluded. — VNS … [Read more...] about ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly an open, effective forum for regional cooperation: top legislator

Furthermore, the AIPA's member parliaments and the Vietnamese NA discussed a variety of topics relating to parliamentary diplomacy achieving peace and sustainable security in ASEAN, especially with regard to traditional and non-traditional security issues. These matters were discussed along with the strengthening of compliance through fundamental international principles, along with laws and commitments aimed at ensuring both regional and world peace and security. … [Read more...] about AIPA 41 emphasises law adherence over East Sea issue

The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) is a regional parliamentary organisation. It was originally formed on September 2, 1977 as the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organisation (AIPO) by the leaders of the parliamentary delegations of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand attending the Third ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Conference in Manila, the Philippines. In 1995, Việt Nam became a member, followed by Laos in 1997, Cambodia in 1999, and Brunei in 2009. At the 27th AIPO General Assembly held in Cebu city, the Philippines in 2006, there was a consensus to transform the organisation into a more effective and closely integrated institution and to change the organisation's name from AIPO to AIPA. — VNS … [Read more...] about 41st General Assembly of ASEAN inter-parliamentary organisation kicks off

She voiced her support for the theme of AIPA 41 “Parliamentary Diplomacy for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community”, and said the Vietnam National Assembly applauded ASEAN’s initiatives in 2020 in order to maintain an environment of peace, security and stability in the region, promote regional connectivity, take advantages of opportunities brought by the fourth Industrial Revolution, and promote awareness on ASEAN community and identity as well as partnership for peace and sustainable development. … [Read more...] about 41st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly opens