This is their second agreement following the first one signed in 2017, that reaffirms the essential role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Morocco, for the benefit of both peoples.

Under the newly signed agreement, the two sides commit to further strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation, on the basis of mutual benefit and respect for each country’s legal framework, as well as their international obligations.

They will maintain parliamentary exchanges and delegation visits suited to each country’s needs and capacity, aiming to enhance mutual understanding and facilitate dialogue on issues of shared interest. A mechanism will be established for regular exchange of information on legislative and parliamentary activities, in accordance with each country’s regulations.

The two legislative bodies will develop initiatives to improve the skills and capacity of lawmakers and parliamentary staff in areas such as legislation, oversight, administration, and finance. These include study programmes, workshops, and roundtable discussions on mutually relevant topics.

The parliamentary delegations of Vietnam and Morocco will strengthen cooperation at regional and international forums where both are members, such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), and the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF). Collaboration and exchanges between the countries’ parliamentary friendship groups will also be expanded.

Parliamentary diplomacy stands out as a key pillar in Vietnam–Morocco relations, marked by a series of significant milestones. Morocco was the first African country with which Vietnam signed a parliamentary cooperation agreement, laying the legal foundation for bilateral legislative ties and demonstrating mutual recognition of the importance of legislative institutions in deepening bilateral relations.

Since 2017, the two sides have established friendship parliamentary groups, maintained regular high-level contacts, and consulted closely at multilateral parliamentary forums like IPU and APF. The new agreement builds upon this strong foundation to further elevate the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening cooperative relations between the two countries.

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