Vietnam, Mongolia Boost Parliamentary Ties for Economic Cooperation

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his Mongolian counterpart agreed to strengthen the role of the Mongolia–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group as a "friendship bridge" to drive substantive cooperation between the two parliaments, building on past gains and common perceptions reached by leaders of both countries. The two sides concurred in enhancing the role of their legislatures in promoting substantive and effective connectivity between their economies, commensurate with each country's potential. The Vietnamese community in Mongolia also hopes the two countries will further facilitate trade, investment, tourism, education, and people-to-people exchanges. NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stated that the Vietnamese National Assembly stands ready to remove institutional barriers and obstacles to facilitate Vietnam-Mongolia economic and trade cooperation. Under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Vietnamese and Mongolian parliaments, the two sides agreed to foster legislative cooperation, contributing to effectively realizing orientations and agreements reached by leaders and driving the Vietnam-Mongolia Comprehensive Partnership in a substantive and effective manner. Vietnam-Mongolia relations have seen substantial progress across a variety of fields, particularly since the two countries established a Comprehensive Partnership during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam’s visit to Mongolia in September 2024. The official visit to France by General Secretary and President To Lam from September 9-12 demonstrates the close ties the two countries have built and maintained. This visit is particularly significant as it takes place in 2026, when the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, one year after their ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. France is one of Vietnam's leading partners in Europe and on the international stage, and Vietnam wishes to continue close coordination with France to deepen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a substantive and effective manner. Furthermore, Vietnamese President To Lam highly valued French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative to organise the International Space Summit, stating it provides an opportunity for countries to exchange views and help shape a new vision in which the development of capabilities goes hand in hand with responsibility, and national interests are aligned with the common interests of the international community. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also stated that the newly adopted 15 laws are closely interrelated, have reciprocal impacts, and remove bottlenecks, helping improve the legal framework, unlock resources, create new space and room for development, and contribute to achieving double-digit growth and sustainable development targets. Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on September 10 sent condolences to John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), China, over the death of former Chief Executive of the HKSAR Tung Chee-hwa. Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida will pay a State visit to Vietnam from September 14 to 16. Vietnamese Ambassador to India Trinh Minh Manh said Vietnam’s consistent participation in BRICS activities at a high level since becoming a partner country in June 2025 demonstrates the importance it attaches to the cooperation mechanism. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.