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At the 41st AIPA General Assembly, the National Assembly of Việt Nam proposed two important initiatives. First, organising an informal conference of young parliamentarians. The National Assembly of Việt Nam hopes that after this General Assembly, young parliamentarians will become an official mechanism within the framework of the AIPA General Assembly, creating a forum for young parliamentarians to have a more robust voice and make more effective contributions to address issues of regional concern. … [Read more...] about ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly an open, effective forum for regional cooperation: top legislator

This year, as the 41st AIPA Chair, the Vietnamese legislature has taken the initiative in cooperating with member parliaments to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Governments in seeking measures to promote post-COVID-19 economic recovery, contributing to consolidating cooperation and solidarity in ASEAN in a spirit of “Parliamentary diplomacy for a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community”. — VNS … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s National Assembly made significant contributions to AIPA’s development

Sending a welcoming message through video, Party General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, President Nguyễn Phú Trọng said as legislators, parliamentarians are very important representatives of the public in office. They are the bridge that reflects the voice and wishes of the people, and play a role in communicating the values and benefits of an ASEAN Community. … [Read more...] about 41st General Assembly of ASEAN inter-parliamentary organisation kicks off

Chuan Leekpai, president of the National Assembly of Thailand, noted that when ASEAN is confronted with difficulties resulting from geopolitical and strategic uncertainty, the decline in regional co-ordination at this time could possibly adversely affect its centrality, which has been a crucial basis for its role in regional and global affairs. … [Read more...] about Parliamentary co-operation needed in response to COVID-19

During Việt Nam’s AIPA Chairmanship, politics – security remains a key area, aside from sensitive issues among ASEAN countries as well as between the bloc and partners. Therefore, it requires the host country’s sharpness, particularly in terms of negotiation skills, to seek similarities among partners who sometimes have very different interests and concerns, she noted. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s preparation for AIPA 41 wins trust : AIPA Secretary-General