During the meeting, Phuong expressed appreciation for Chungong’s longstanding support and close relationship with the National Assembly of Vietnam, noting that his engagement had been instrumental in the success of major IPU events hosted by Vietnam. These include the 132nd IPU Assembly in Hanoi in 2015, the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals in Ho Chi Minh City in 2017, the Conference on Sustainable Development Goals in Da Nang in 2018, and the 9th Global Conference on Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi in 2023.

These events not only hold significance for the IPU, but also mark milestones in Vietnam’s international integration and parliamentary diplomacy, Phương said.

He stressed that Vietnam views active and responsible participation in IPU activities as a core priority, and expressed the National Assembly’s desire to continue receiving support and cooperation from Secretary General Chungong and the IPU Secretariat to further strengthen mutual trust and effectiveness in joint initiatives.

Highlighting Chungong’s personal contributions, Phuong noted his strategic vision and experience have enhanced the role and voice of parliaments and parliamentarians globally, particularly young and women legislators, advancing IPU’s objectives of peace, democracy, and sustainable prosperity worldwide.

In response, Secretary General Chungong expressed deep appreciation for Vietnam and its legislature, pledging continued support for Vietnam in multilateral parliamentary diplomacy, the application of science and technology in parliamentary work, and a more active role in IPU initiatives.

Both leaders agreed on the importance of closer coordination to promote even more effective cooperation between Vietnam and the IPU in the future.

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VOV.VN - A delegation of the National Assembly of Vietnam, led by Le Tan Toi, member of the Party Central Committee and chairman of the Committee for National Defence, Security and External Affairs, attended the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-151) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 19 to 23.