Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Kover Laszlo (left) and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Hungary Kover Laszlo departed Hà Nội on October 22, concluding his successful official visit to Việt Nam from October 18 to 22, made at the invitation of Chairman of the Vietnamese NA Trần Thanh Mẫn.

During his stay, the Speaker paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at his mausoleum and laid a wreath at the monument to heroes and martyrs on Bắc Sơn Street in Hà Nội.

He was received by State President Lương Cường and held a meeting with Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, while attending an official welcome ceremony, talks, and a banquet hosted by Chairman Mẫn.

At these engagements, both sides affirmed that economic, trade, and investment cooperation is one of the key pillars of bilateral relations and agreed on the need to strengthen collaboration in these fields to match the mutual political trust. They also discussed major orientations for further advancing the relationship in a more substantive and effective manner.

The two sides agreed to continue increasing contacts and delegation exchanges at all levels, especially high-level ones, between their parties, states, governments, NAs, and peoples in order to further consolidate political trust and mutual understanding, forming a solid foundation for promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation across all spheres.

Both sides concurred in stepping up visits by high-ranking parliamentary leaders, specialised committees, and parliamentary friendship groups to share information and experiences in legislative activities.

They also agreed to strengthen ties in supervising, monitoring, and supporting the Governments' effective implementation of high-level agreements and commitments. They reached consensus on the main theme of the 6th legislative seminar between the two NAs, scheduled for the first half of 2026.

The two parliaments will also continue to coordinate closely and support each other at regional and international inter-parliamentary forums to contribute to peace, cooperation, and development in their regions and the world.

On this occasion, Speaker Laszlo and his delegation attended the 10th session of the 15th NA of Việt Nam as observers.

During his visit, the top Hungarian legislator also toured HCM City and Ninh Bình Province. — VNA