Top Vietnamese legislator leaves for AIPA-45
VGP - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man left Ha Noi on Thursday afternoon for an official visit to Laos and attendance at the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45).
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man
The trip, scheduled from October 17-19, is made at the invitation of President of the Lao NA and Chair of AIPA-45 Saysomphone Phomvihane.
He is accompanied by NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh; Chairman of the NA's Committee for Foreign Affairs Vu Hai Ha; Chairman of the NA's Committee for Culture and Education, and President of the Viet Nam–Laos Friendship Association Nguyen Dac Vinh; and Chairman of the NA's Committee for Legal Affairs Hoang Thanh Tung, among others.
The visit reaffirms the Party and State's consistent policy of giving priority to the development of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos.
It also indicates Viet Nam's strong and comprehensive support for Laos in its renewal process and national development.
Additionally, the visit reflects the close ties between the senior leaders of the two countries, as well as between the two nations' top legislators.
Meanwhile, the top Vietnamese legislator's participation in the AIPA-45 shows the Vietnamese NA's proactive and responsible engagement, alongside the parliaments of member countries, in strengthening the central role, solidarity, and unity of ASEAN.
It aims to enhance intra-regional cooperation and expand multifaceted relations with the parliaments of countries both within and outside the region.
Besides, tour also demonstrates Viet Nam's support for Laos in successfully fulfilling its international responsibilities in 2024, including its role as ASEAN and AIPA Chairs.
The AIPA-45 is taking place from October 17-23 in Vientiane under the theme "The Role of Parliaments in Enhancing Connectivity and Inclusive Growth of ASEAN".
Vice Chairwoman of the NA Committee for External Relations Le Thu Ha said Viet Nam is poised to propose four initiatives/resolutions at various AIPA meetings, namely AIPA Young Parliamentarians' Meeting, the AIPA Committee on Social Matters, the AIPA Conference of Women Parliamentarians, and the AIPA Committee on Economic Matters.
