(VOVworld) – The 132^nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 132) closed in Hanoi on Wednesday. IPU 132 released the Hanoi Declaration, affirming the IPU’s vision regarding sustainable development. The Hanoi Declaration declares commitments to communicating sustainable development goals to voters in all nations. The Declaration says that as representatives of the people, we should care about the protection of public interests and pursue common prosperity. We are committed to issuing laws and policies appropriate to national development plans. Every year, governments should report to parliaments the implementation of national plans. Parliaments are required to collect voter feedback to evaluate the implementation of national plans. The core message of the Hanoi Declaration and the Quito Communiqué will be reflected in the outcomes of the 4^th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which will provide the content for the UN Summit in September.

In his address to close the Assembly, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said that all the contents of IPU 132 had been completed. He said that event’s outcomes had contributed to protecting peace, strengthening friendship and cooperation among nations and parliaments, and promoting post-2015 development: “I was moved to hear the IPU President and other delegates encourage us and express their solidarity with the National Assembly and people of Vietnam. We thank the IPU leadership, distinguished guests, and those serving this event for making it a success. On behalf of the Assembly and the people of Vietnam, I convey Vietnam’s and the IPU’s message of solidarity, cooperation, and friendship to all parliamentarians and people around the world.”