Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (R) meets IPU President Duarte Pacheco, Manama, Bahrain, March 12, 2023. (Photo: Nguyen Truong/VNA)

Mr. Man told IPU President Duarte Pacheco that since Vietnam became an IPU member in 1979, it has responsibly participated in its activities. He said that Vietnam’s hosting of the upcoming IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians once again affirms Vietnam’s commitments and its close attention to the role of the youth in global issues.

Mr. Pacheco said that the IPU and the Vietnamese NA share a common commitment to a better world, and said he believes Vietnam will continue to be a responsible member of the IPU, contributing valuable ideas to the union and willing to perform tasks for the IPU in the future.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets Lao counterpart Sounthone Xayachak. (Photo: Nguyen Truong/VNA)

Meeting with Vice President of the Lao NA Sounthone Xayachak, Mr. Man said Vietnam always gives the highest priority to the reinforcement and enhancement of its traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, and always supports Laos in its national defense, construction, reform, and development.

Ms. Sounthone expressed her desire to collaborate with Vietnam and Cambodia in organising the first meeting of Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam parliament leaders in December. She asked for the Vietnamese NA’s support for the Lao NA in fulfilling its tasks as the AIPA Chair next year.