Phuong described the Hungarian delegation’s visit as an important opportunity for both sides to share experience and concretise the positive results achieved, thus helping to further enhance the Vietnam – Hungary Comprehensive Partnership in the new development phase.

He applauded the productive working session between his guest and the chairperson of the Committee on Defence, Security and External Affairs of the Vietnamese NA, suggesting the two committees continue to cooperate and share experience in the time ahead.

Voicing delight at the progress in bilateral relations over the recent past, the host noted that political – diplomatic relations between the two countries have continuously been strengthened, with a high level of trust maintained, through regular high-level mutual visits and meetings. In addition, economic and trade cooperation has been growing well.

With regard to relations between the two parliaments, Phuong highlighted regular mutual visits between their leaders, committees, and parliamentary friendship groups, thereby deepening cooperation between the two legislative bodies.

The Vice Chairman highly valued the role of the Hungarian NA’s Committee on National Security in supervising activities of the Hungarian Government, especially the intelligence and security agencies, thus contributing to the protection of national interests.

He asked the two committees to increase delegation exchanges and contacts within bilateral and multilateral frameworks, and share experience in legislative and supervisory activities in the fields of national security, non-traditional security, and cybersecurity issues.

At the same time, they should strengthen monitoring and promote the effective implementation of the two Governments’ cooperation agreements on the areas of their remit. They should also enhance coordination, information sharing, consultation, and support for each other's positions on regional and international issues of common concern and shared interests, Phuong added.

For his part, Sas affirmed that Hungary views Vietnam a partner of leading importance in Southeast Asia and wishes to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in multiple fields.

Agreeing with his host’s opinions, the Hungarian official expressed his hope that in the future, the two committees will further promote delegation exchanges and practical cooperation.

Vietnam, Hungary step up parliamentary diplomacy

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér from October 18 – 22 not only demonstrates the mutual respect between the two nations but also reaffirms the commitment of their senior leaders to further deepen the comprehensive partnership.