Category: Politics

A high-ranking delegation of the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire led by its President Adama Bictogo left Hanoi on June 16, successfully concluding their four-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

This was the highest-level delegation and Bictogo was the first President of the Côte d’Ivoire NA to have visit Vietnam in 48 years.

While in Vietnam, Bictogo laid a wreath at the Monument to Heroic Martyrs; visited President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house in the Presidential Palace; paid a courtesy call to President Vo Van Thuong; met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; attended an official welcome ceremony and held talks with NA Chairman Hue, and joined an official banquet.

At the meetings, Bictogo suggested the two legislatures play a motivating role in further leveraging advantages in various sectors such as agriculture. Vietnamese enterprises could establish cashew processing factories in Côte d'Ivoire while all possible support will be offered to Vietnamese experts to train workforce in rice cultivation and mechanisation in the African country. He also mentioned the possibility of Côte d'Ivoire's import of mechanical products from Vietnam.

He called for Vietnam’s assistance in vocational training for young people of Côte d'Ivoire, particularly in the fields of computer science, mechanics, and electronics, adding that both sides should facilitate convenient travel between the two countries via establishing direct flight routes.

Agreeing with Bictogo’s proposal, Hue affirmed that Vietnam is ready to serve as a bridge for Côte d'Ivoire’s goods to penetrate the ASEAN and Asian markets, as well as work with Côte d'Ivoire to increase the import of cashew nuts, cotton, cocoa, and especially to maintain and develop cooperative value chains in cashew cultivation, processing and export. Efforts will be made to boost information exchange, trade promotion, investment, strengthen connections between associations, businesses, and diversify products for exchange.

Côte d’Ivoire should expand the imports of products of Vietnam’s strength such as seafood, fertilizers, apparel, footwear, household appliances, construction materials, electronics and machinery, he said.

Vietnam is ready to offer all possible support for Côte d’Ivoire enterprises to do business in the Southeast Asian country and vice versa, Hue said, adding that to achieve this, cooperation in the banking sector is needed.

He urged Côte d’Ivoire to promptly respond to the draft Memorandum of Understanding on economic and trade cooperation and designate responsible authorities for the bilateral trade agreement with Vietnam. He also asked for active negotiations toward the signing of cooperation documents, thus creating a legal framework for economic, trade and investment activities.

Both sides vowed to facilitate exchanges between leaders, agencies and deputies of the two parliaments to share professional experience; monitor the effective implementation of international conventions and agreements signed by the two governments; support and boost connectivity and coordination between enterprises, as well as provide all possible assistance for businesses and citizens to do business stably in each nation.

On regional and global issues of mutual concern, they highlighted the continued utilisation of close coordination mechanisms in multilateral forums such as the United Nations, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF).

During the visit, the Côte d’Ivoire delegation held working sessions with several Vietnamese ministries, agencies and localities. They also visited the NA House in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

"Chaiyos" countered the former candidate for Sisaket MPs, asking for money to insist that the Democratic Party transfer directly into the account for all applicants in equal districts. Reiterate the selection of applicants according to the process Party executives have never told anyone to look for a voter.

Mr. Chaiyos Chiramethakorn, acting deputy leader of the Democrat Party overseeing the Northeastern region, gave an interview about the case of four former Democrat Party Sisaket MPs, led by Nimit Jinawan, who announced on June 16 that passed. come That has not received money for campaign expenses from the Democratic Party as scheduled. And there are outsiders to interfere with the party's operations. And also deduct money from the candidates that the Democratic Party allocates money to support candidates, MPs on a constituency basis to pay for the cost of the election campaign equally for everyone And money was transferred directly to the account of the candidate. It was found that these former MP candidates had already received money from the party. and the same amount as other applicants Then it is up to each applicant how to manage this money. Mr. Nimit used to refer to the party that he was confident that he would get 10 votes. 000 votes, which he might expect to get more support from the party. But the party did not receive any word. until the election results came out Mr. Nimit and 3 other former candidates attended the press conference. Each received about 600 real points.

Mr. Chaiyot said that in addition, the recruitment of candidates for MPs The party pursued a series of legislative procedures in which primaries were voted by local party members. Then nominated persons who were approved by the primaries voted. to the party's nomination committee which the committee has chosen as proposed Sections referring to people who are not affiliated with the party. It's about the former candidates in this group to manage themselves. The party's executives never said which MP candidates had to go to whom to help. and the fact that Mr. Nimit claimed that there was a party leader get involved with outsiders He didn't know who he meant. but believes that there is no party executive Absolutely anyone involved

“The Democratic Party does not support vote buying. but to campaign for elections with ideology The money given by the party may not be equal to the amount expected by first-time candidates. But I insist that everyone gets the same money. We never promised any candidate who would get how much. If the person making the statement, he has any problems with anyone. should sue and prosecute that person because the party is irrelevant No party executive has ever ordered a candidate to find someone to support the vote,” Chaiyot said.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly led by Don Tuan Phong, Vice Chairman of the Committee for External Affairs attended the Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue which took place from June 13-15 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Co-organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Moroccan Parliament, the conference brought together more than 700 delegates including speakers and members of parliament, religious leaders, representatives of civil society and other experts .

Speaking at the plenary session with the theme "Parliaments and religious leaders: Promoting dialogue, working together for our common future”, the head of the Vietnamese delegation affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy on ensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion, solidarity and harmony among religions, equality and non-discrimination on the grounds of religion, as stipulated in the nation's Constitution and the Law on Beliefs and Religion.

He also briefed participants on Vietnam's important achievements in guaranteeing and promoting human rights in general, including the right to freedom of belief and religion, the active participation of religions in education, health care, social protection and charitable activities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of National Assembly deputies who are religious dignitaries.

Phong suggested that parliaments, as well as religions, promote cooperation, dialogue and information sharing mechanisms to improve understanding and build mutual trust and respect, and explore peaceful solutions to conflicts as well as global challenges; strengthen parliamentary diplomacy with the IPU playing the central role as the global parliamentary organisation to promote peace and understanding through political dialogue, cooperation and parliamentary action.

He called for speeding up the implementation of the contents of the IPU's 2012 Québec Declaration on Citizenship, Identity and Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in the Age of Globalisation as well as the 2017 St. Petersburg Declaration on promoting cultural diversity and peace through dialogue between religions and between peoples.

The Vietnamese representative said that the National Assembly of Vietnam will host the ninth IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians in September which aims to boost the role of young parliamentarians in the implementation of sustainable development goals through digital transformation and innovation and invited parliaments of countries to send delegates to the event.

On the sidelines of the conference, the Vietnamese delegation had meetings with IPU President Duarte Pacheco and IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong to discuss promoting cooperation between the National Assembly of Vietnam and IPU, including the organisation of the ninth IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians. The IPU leaders affirmed their support for Vietnam, expressing their belief that the country would continue to actively participate in IPU activities.

The head of the Vietnamese delegation also had meetings with delegations from UK, Austria, Tanzania, Indonesia and Thailand./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Chiang Mai, June 15 – "Pitha" revealed that he found the social sector. tourism sector and ethnic groups making me know the problems of Chiang Mai more clearly Ready to reveal the overflowing warmth of orange parade to welcome Yan will solve the problem for Chiang Mai people to work hard and not think about using the people as a shield. Swipe down to the temple area with Pheu Thai.

Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat far-reaching party leader and the prime minister Give an interview after attending a meeting with the industry and the Chiang Mai tourism business sector. at Chiang Mai Siripanich Building That was a very powerful day. had the opportunity to talk to the whole breath council See solutions to PM2.5 and the tourism sector. and the Council of Ethnic Groups, all 3 of which are interesting and related.

for the establishment of an international hub in Chiang Mai It is the policy of ASEAN nations to combat air pollution of ASEAN together. Which has a long turbocharged body that has been fighting since 2004, this is more than 20 years ago, but no country is interested in this matter. Therefore proposed to set up a center in Thailand in Chiang Mai. because it is close to neighboring countries and is a province that has a heavy impact At least four months of exposure to toxic dust from December to April When he came to Songkran, he became a victim. Considered well aware of the problem It is believed that if the hub is established, it can be solved at the national level. nationally and locally as well This requires decentralization, mission distribution, and budget distribution. Including distribution of personnel Confidence can solve problems faster

As for cultural tourism of ethnic groups, Mr. Phitha believes it is a new way of tourism. To distribute income and raise the rights of ethnic brothers and sisters. and let the middle class understand their ways more As for myself, I would like to visit the way of life of the Lahu or Lisu people if I have the opportunity.

As for visiting the northern areas, such as Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai, where there is an overwhelming welcome from Som, Mr. Phitha said that he was overjoyed to welcome us. But after the election, we had to manage the problem for all Chiang Mai residents, both those who elected and those who did not choose us. must consider both tourism, environment and public health

As for the view that people use the masses as a shield to protect themselves in the stock case, Mr. Phitha said that he was determined to work and solve problems for the people. In every meeting, he did his homework first. therefore found that Chiang Mai before COVID Half of the income has disappeared. The problem of tourism in Chiang Mai reflects well. If he had used the people as a shield, he wouldn't have had to do so much homework.

As for the documents filed by Mr. Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, he has not yet seen the document details. No matter how you move It's not as important as what's already in the process. Everything is said to be legal.

As for the part that was seen as a visit to the area to measure the vote base with Pheu Thai, Mr. Phitha said it was more about coming to measure the problem and measure the potential of each area. When it comes to knowing how each area has problems Each time he wanted to know what the problem had to be solved. That's more important.

As for the election of the governor of Chiang Mai, there is certainty. But it's not just the election of the governor alone. There must be decentralization of power by attaching to the people as well.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Navy, June 14 – Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy believes that the establishment of the government will be clearer. But prepare a plan to cope with the pressure of the mob Senators vote for Prime Minister

Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy Referring to the political situation in a vacuum that he still monitors the situation But the army has not made any preparations yet. Wait and see the formation of the government of future MPs who are waiting for approval from the Electoral Commission (ECT). It is expected that there will be more clarity in the formation of the government. “I do not want to use the word vacuum. Because politics has developed situations every day. I followed the news from the media, ”said the naval commander.

As for the policies of the political parties that affect security, both solving Article 112 and problems in the 3 southern border provinces. Including the case of putting pressure on the duties of senators (senators) in voting for the prime minister Admiral Choengchai said that in terms of various situations that may occur. We are preparing to deal with the masses that will come to the parliament. On the day of voting for the Prime Minister which the security department must plan to maintain order and evacuate people in case of chaos in which the Navy is responsible for water and where the Navy takes care of

when asked whether it was necessary to prepare a boat to move the senator from the parliament naval commander said with a laugh that not that much I think the events will go smoothly. But be prepared if an event occurs. Already planned.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Itthiporn" clarified that the Election Commission has not endorsed MPs after bouncing back to process the opinion of the election inspector before proposing to the Election Commission to consider again next week. not declaring all announcements

Ittiporn Boonprakong, Chairman of the Election Commission Said that the Election Commission meeting had an agenda to consider the election results. The Office of the Election Commission of Thailand nominated a list of candidates elected MPs on a constituency basis for the meeting to consider. But still can't declare certification. because of the overall consideration Those with complaints and without complaints. But also have to look at the opinion of the election inspector. which in this part has not yet been concluded, therefore cannot be certified therefore assigned the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand to consider and collect the opinions and return the matter to the Election Commission next week. together with submitting the names of the winners of the party-list MPs to the Election Commission's meeting for consideration simultaneously

When asked whether next week the results of the election could be announced or not, Mr. Ittiporn said he had not yet answered in a confident way. Because it mainly depends on the information that the Election Commission of Thailand will present next week. If it is in the criteria that the meeting of the Election Commission of 6 people considers complete Do nothing more was able to certify the results of the election but still can't confirm .

Source: Thai News Agency

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has postponed his official visit to Vietnam set for June 11-13 due to a major wildfire in Kazakhstan’s Abay province.

President Tokayev wished to make the visit at another proper time, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has hailed Hungary for considering Vietnam a priority partner in its policy of strengthening and expanding ties with Southeast Asian nations.

She made the praise while co-chairing a political consultation with Deputy State Secretary for External Economic Affairs of Hungary Bihari Katalin and holding a working session with Minister of State at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Sztaray Péter on June 8.

Both sides hailed the growing traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Hungary over the past more than seven decades. They expressed their delight at holding the political consultation at a time when the two countries celebrate the fifth anniversary of their comprehensive partnership.

Hang affirmed that Vietnam always values and wishes to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Hungary, a traditional and sole comprehensive partner of Vietnam in the Central-Eastern Europe.

On the occasion, she thanked the Hungarian Government and people for their timely supply of vaccines and medical equipment to Vietnam, contributing to Vietnam's success in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking highly of socio-economic achievements that Vietnam has made in recent years, as well as its role and position in the region and the world, the Hungarian side affirmed that Vietnam is always a priority partner in Hungary's "Look East" policy.

The two sides vowed to further facilitate the exchange of delegations at all levels, particularly those at high level, and maintain the effectiveness of consultation mechanisms between the two foreign ministries to strengthen political trust and mutual understanding. This serves as a foundation to extend joint work across the board.

They expressed their satisfaction with the positive developments in bilateral trade cooperation, with two-way reaching 1.2 billion USD in 2022, nearly doubling that in 2018 when the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive partnership.

The two officials also agreed to boost bilateral trade cooperation through fully and effectively implementing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), improving the effectiveness of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation, creating favourable conditions for each other's goods in their respective markets, and encouraging Hungarian firms to increase investments in Vietnam, especially in fields of Hungary’s strength such as pharmaceuticals, animal husbandry, food processing and renewable energy.

The Vietnamese deputy minister thanked Hungary for being one of the first EU member states to ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). She suggested Hungary support the European Commission (EC)’s removal of "yellow card" warning on Vietnamese aquatic products, adding that both sides should work closely together to deal with obstacles in projects that are delayed.

Host and guest promised to reinforce ties across defence-security, education-training, science-technology, water management, agriculture, culture-sports-tourism, and labour.

On regional and global issues of shared concern, they affirmed to continue working closely together at international forums and organisations. They underlined the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and security, including maritime security; settling disputes through peaceful means in line with international law; supporting security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation, and upholding the rule of law in the East Sea, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

On June 9, Hang had a discussion with State Secretary of the Office of the President of Hungary Schanda Tamas, and held a working session with the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency