This successful working visit of the NA leader contributed to enhancing cooperation between Vietnam and Inter-Parliamentary Union’s member countries as well as developing the relation between Vietnam and the Netherlands towards a comprehensive partnership. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some of the major activities of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nga at the 138th IPU: National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaking at the plenary session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly IPU President Gabriela Cuevas Barron receiving National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong meeting with National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at the ceremony marking the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Netherlands NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan … [Read more...] about Activities of NA Chairwoman at 138th IPU and in the Netherlands
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The National Assembly Standing Committee opens 4th session
(VOWorld) – The National Assembly Standing Committee opened its 4th session in Hanoi on Monday to prepare for the 2nd session of the National Assembly due for October 20. During the session until October 6 and on October 17, the NA Sanding Committee will comment draft revised Law on corruption prevention and Law on planning and listen to reports from the government, the People’s Supreme Court, and the Supreme Procucary on the settlement of people’s complaints and petitions. The Committee will also give feedback on the government’s report on the implementation of the socio-economic and budget plan for 2016 and a plan on socio-economic development, budget estimates, and budget allocation for 2017. … [Read more...] about The National Assembly Standing Committee opens 4th session
Strengthening policies for national contributors
(VOVworld)- On Monday, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visited the Long Dat Center for War Invalids and National Contributors in Long Hai town, Ba Ria- Vung Tau province. The center provides care and treatment for approximately 3,000 national contributors each year. In her address, Ms Ngan reiterated the Party and state’s policies for national contributors. She said the National Assembly has revised and will upgrade the ordinance for national contributors to law. On the same day, the NA Chairwoman offered incense at and visited the Memorial House dedicated to the Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Vo Thi Sau in Dat Do township. … [Read more...] about Strengthening policies for national contributors
NA Chairwoman hosted Danish and Swedish Ambassadors
The Hanoitimes - On July 14, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for Danish Ambassador Charlotte Laursen and outgoing Swedish Ambassador Camilla Mellander. In a separate reception for Mellander, the NA Chairwoman congratulated Sweden on being elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2017-2018 tenure. Lauding Sweden as Vietnam's important trade partner in Europe and Northern Europe, the top legislator appreciated the ambassador's support for Swedish firms to do business in Vietnam, especially the opening of trade and investment promotion offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2013. She also took the occasion to ask Sweden to call on the EU to sign and approve the VEFTA soon and recognise Vietnam as a market economy. Mellander, in reply, said apart from economic collaboration, both sides need to enhance ties across education and training, science and technology, and health care. In the near future, Vietnam and … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman hosted Danish and Swedish Ambassadors
NA Chairwoman underlines gender equality for sustainable development, prosperity
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, President of APPF 26, said gender equality is an important goal, a measure of a society’s development, and a reflection of women’s contribution to the development of every country. She said the meeting helped to build a network and increase women parliamentarians’ presence and influence. “The Vietnamese National Assembly chose the theme of the meeting as “Promoting gender equality for sustainable development and prosperity” to create a forum for women parliamentarians to discuss the role of the parliament in realizing international commitments and institutionalizing national law. We hope that the meeting of women parliamentarians will become an annual APPF event. Member countries, including Vietnam, have made a great effort to deal with emerging challenges. I hope the delegates will propose initiatives to create a favorable environment for promoting gender equality in Asia-Pacific”.The parliamentarians … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman underlines gender equality for sustainable development, prosperity