The Vietnamese NA always values AIPA’s role and regards it as a key pillar of parliamentary diplomacy, a practical mechanism through which member parliaments can contribute to building the ASEAN Community.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's visit to the country serves as a positive demonstration of the bilateral relations, aimed at further implementing agreed areas of cooperation, particularly in addressing war consequences.
Senator Giulio Terzi, Chairman of the Italian Senate’s Committee on European Union Policies, described the move as a particularly significant step in the overall relationship between Italy and Việt Nam, a country that is rapidly emerging in Southeast Asia.
The committee will also consider and approve finance and state budget resolutions, including one covering the formulation, appraisal and approval of the national five-year financial plan, medium-term public investment plan using the state budget, annual state budget estimates, central budget allocation plans and annual state budget final accounts.
Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations Office in Geneva said entering a new development phase, Việt Nam regards science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and international integration as key drivers of rapid and sustainable growth.
Politburo member and President of the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Đoàn Minh Huấn said the meeting served as vivid evidence of the strong friendship and cooperation between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the two parties, as well as between Việt Nam and the two countries.
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone sincerely thanked the leaders of the Party, State, Government and people of Việt Nam for their warm and thoughtful reception during his official visit to Việt Nam and participation in this ASEAN Future Forum.
Deputy PM, Defence Minister Phan Văn Giang called on the UN to continue supporting Việt Nam through policy advice, knowledge sharing, technology transfer and resource mobilisation.
Both leaders highlighted the role of the Party in providing strategic guidance for overall bilateral relations and in directing governments, ministries and agencies to translate agreed outcomes into concrete actions.
PM Sonexay Siphandone expressed strong support for the cooperation orientations outlined by Party chief and President Lâm.
During the meetings and talks with PM Hun Manet, the host leaders affirmed Việt Nam's unwavering support for Cambodia's national construction and development.
At the meetings and talks with PM Anutin, the Vietnamese leaders highly appreciated the important significance of the visit, which took place in the context of the extremely positive development of cooperative relations between the two countries and coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Thailand.
At the meeting, Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Vũ Đại Thắng briefed the NA Chairman on the outcomes of the conference, which was held in Hà Nội on Monday.
On parliamentary cooperation, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn suggested the two legislatures increase high-level exchanges and contacts between parliamentary bodies and lawmakers, while sharing experience in legislation, monitoring, and decision-making on key national issues.
Việt Nam News presents remarks by Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm at a reception for heads of delegations attending the ASEAN Future Forum 2026.
During the talks, the two leaders welcomed the signing of cooperation documents, saying these would provide an important foundation for stronger people-to-people exchanges and broader collaboration.
Vice Chairperson Xian Hui said the primary objective of the visit is to implement the important common perceptions reached by the top leaders of the two Parties and countries during General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm’s recent visit to China.
The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 carries special significance. Its theme not only reflects the core values that define ASEAN, but also points to the direction our Association should take in the years ahead.
