VN helps activate regional links
Posted by Bao Viet Nam on August 21, 2008
Singapore — Viet Nam has been actively and responsibly participating in the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s activities, helping to boost co-operation and sustainable development in the region and the world.
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong made the statement at the 29th AIPA General Assembly which opened in Singapore yesterday.
“Integration and regional linkage is a path for development which requires contribution and close co-operation by law making and enforcement bodies as well as the people,” she said.
The legislator expressed her pleasure at the enhanced solidarity, friendship and multifaceted co-operation among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, which, she said, were vividly reflected in the signing of the ASEAN Charter late last year.
She also said in conjunction with efforts made by the Governments, the parliaments of ASEAN member countries have made important contributions to the regional linkage process.
To better its role, the senior official said AIPA should further perfect its operation mechanisms and structure, including improving the efficiency of its Secretariat.
Phong is leading a Vietnamese delegation to the AIPA meeting, which is being attended by eight member countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and the host Singapore.
Representatives from Brunei and Myanmar are attending the event as special observers while others from Canada, Russia, China, the Republic of Korea, Papua New Guinea and the European Union are observers. —
