In a recent media interview in Malaysia ahead of the top Vietnamese legislator’s visit and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) in Kuala Lumpur, senior expert Ei Sun OH from the Pacific Research Center highlighted that Vietnam is increasingly asserting its leadership role within ASEAN, particularly through high-level diplomacy and active participation in parliamentary forums such as AIPA.

According to Ei Sun OH, the visit carries profound strategic significance. It demonstrates Vietnam’s emphasis on strengthening friendship with Malaysia, at both the government-to-government level and through people-to-people exchanges.

The visit aims to further forge bilateral relations and achieve even more effective and mutually beneficial outcomes. The official visit also provides an opportunity to explore new avenues of cooperation across key aspects such as tourism, education, science, and technology, while encouraging direct interaction among businesses, tourists, and students.

As an experienced AIPA observer, Ei Sun OH was particularly impressed by Vietnam’s evolving role in the ASEAN inter-parliamentary organization, progressing from observer to a leadership position.

He stated that Vietnam is acknowledged as a leader in both economic and social spheres across the ASEAN region. Vietnamese culture is increasingly promoted to other ASEAN member states.

With this role, the country’s parliamentary delegation can actively explore cooperation in tourism, education, science, and technology, at both government and parliamentary levels, thus helping citizens to participate in joint activities.

In addition to Vietnam’s leadership role within ASEAN, Ei Sun OH highlighted the opportunities for bilateral cooperation during NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Malaysia.

Vietnam and Malaysia are regarded as high-performing economies in Southeast Asia. Leveraging Vietnam’s advanced scientific and technological foundation, its leadership opens multiple avenues for collaboration.

He noted that Vietnam, together with Malaysia, is regarded as one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia. Building on its advanced science and technology foundation, Vietnam’s leadership role is expected to create numerous opportunities for cooperation.

The two countries can identify new ways to cooperate in tourism, with Vietnam sharing its experience in developing diverse tourism models that Malaysia could learn from. Similarly, educational exchanges are encouraged: Malaysian students can study in Vietnam to benefit from its advanced science and technology, while Vietnam continues welcoming more Malaysian students, strengthening mutual understanding.

The two countries can identify new ways to cooperate in tourism, with Vietnam sharing its experience in developing diverse tourism models that Malaysia could learn from. At the same time, educational exchanges are encouraged, with Malaysian students studying in Vietnam to benefit from its advanced science and technology, while Vietnam continues welcoming more Malaysian students, thereby strengthening mutual understanding, the Malaysian expert continued.

Vietnam and Malaysia can also co-operate in science and technology, and should encourage increased investment in each other’s markets, creating exemplary models of ASEAN integration. Furthermore, they can jointly support newer ASEAN members, such as Timor Leste.

Ei Sun OH also praised Vietnam’s multi-level diplomacy. High-level visits, such as NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s visit to Malaysia and the recent visit of Malaysia’s Prime Minister to Vietnam, signal the consolidation of traditional diplomatic ties. Participation in AIPA and parliamentary leader meetings establishes a foundation for broader cooperation. Although citizens of both countries regularly travel and visit each other, there remain additional opportunities, particularly to connect businesses, tourists, and students.

Ei Sun OH affirmed that Vietnam, with its increasingly prominent leadership in ASEAN across economic, social, and cultural spheres, is actively promoting multidimensional diplomacy, especially with Malaysia.

The forthcoming official visit of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man is expected to consolidate bilateral friendship and open multiple new avenues for cooperation, contributing to deeper ASEAN community integration while reaffirming Vietnam’s prominent regional and international role.

NA Chairman at AIPA 46 highlights Vietnam’s proactive role in parliamentary cooperation

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, accompanied by his spouse, will attend at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 46) and will make an official visit to Malaysia from September 16 to 20, reaffirming Vietnam’s position as an active, proactive, and responsible member in building the ASEAN community.

NA Chairman to attend AIPA-46, pay official visit to Malaysia

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, along with his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will attend the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) and make an official visit to Malaysia.