Viet Nam, Belgium boost legislative cooperation
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong said, on Feb. 26, that Viet Nam wishes to study law-making experiences from Belgium in general and its region of Wallonie in particular.
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National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong said, on Feb. 26, that Viet Nam wishes to study law-making experiences from Belgium in general and its region of Wallonie in particular.
The legislative leader made the affirmation while receiving Jose Happart, President of the Regional Parliament of Wallonie, who is in Viet Nam for a 7-day visit beginning on Feb. 22.
Chairman Trong stressed Viet Nam's consistent policy of openness, diversification and multilateralisation, further saying that the country always appreciates cooperative ties with all countries.
President Happart said Wallonie is willing to cooperate with Viet Nam for mutual benefit and affirmed that the region is a reliable friend and partner of the country.
Happart expressed his wish for Viet Nam to act as a gateway to the Asian market for companies from Belgium as well as Wallonie. He continued that Belgium is willing to help Viet Nam penetrate into Europe.
Viet Nam should prioritise human development rather than pay too much attention to economic growth, the visiting president said, citing this as a reason why Belgium and Wallonie attach importance to developing cooperative ties in health care and education with Viet Nam.
Earlier the same day, Vu Mao, chairman of the NA's Committee for External Affairs, and President Happart held talks, discussing measures to strengthen cooperation between the two legislative bodies as well as their mutual understanding.
While in Viet Nam, the delegation of the Regional Parliament of Wallonie worked with various local authorities, ministries and agencies and visited health care, educational and scientific institutions.- VNA
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