National Assembly delegations of Vietnam and Hunagary hold talks. Photo: VOV

The leaders praised the progress of relations between the two countries, especially the economic cooperation that has continued to mark a new step forward despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. National Assembly Chairman Hue thanked the Hungarian National Assembly and Government for their support for the signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). He said Hungary is the first EU member state to ratify the Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), creating conditions for businesses of the two countries to expand cooperation.  Vietnam is ready to be a bridge between Hungary and ASEAN countries and the region, Mr. Hue added.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the talks. Photo: VOV

Discussing the relationship between the two National Assemblies, they were satisfied that the two countries' parliamentary cooperation is developing and can become a model of parliamentary cooperation between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the parliament of European countries.

The two leaders signed a cooperation agreement between the two legislative bodies to coordinate to organize a seminar on "Improving the legal framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy and green economy".

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and National Assembly Speaker László Kövér sign a cooperation agreement between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the National Assembly of Hungary. Photo: VOV

At the press conference after the talks, Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér said: “This visit is not only valuable for cooperation between the assemblies, but it will bring values and achievements in economic, scientific and technical cooperation, contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship between the two countries.  For Hungary, Vietnam is a particularly important country and partner in Southeast Asia. The strengthening of this relationship is not only based on the traditional friendship but also on the similarity in politics and views between the two countries.”

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue reiterated Vietnam’s wishes to continue enhancing the scale and effectiveness of the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Hungary established in 2018.

“The Chairman and I had a very successful meeting not only because of the relationship between the two parliaments, but also because of many cooperation directions to develop and promote the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. In addition to bettering political and diplomatic ties, we reached a high consensus between the two Assemblies to continue promoting the Government and National Assembly's cooperation to improve efficient cooperation in economics, trade, investment, education and training, labor, science and technology, as well as other areas of cooperation in which Vietnam and Hungary still have a lot of potential,” Mr. Hue said. 

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation of the National Assembly of Vietnam lay a wreath at Heroes' Square. Photo: VOV

On the same day, National Assembly Chairman Hue and Hungarian National Assembly Speaker Kövér co-chaired a legislative discussion "Fine-tuning the legal framework on greenhouse gas emissions reduction, renewable energy and green economy."