NA Deputy Chairwoman receives WB Vice President

Vietnam wants to further cooperate with the World Bank (WB) in public investment reform, banking and finance, business restructuring and technical infrastructure development.

National Assembly Deputy Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expressed her hope at a reception for WB East Asia and Pacific Regional Vice-President Pamela Cox in Hanoi on July 25.

Ngan praised WB support for Vietnam over recent times, especially for the improvement of management capacity, technical assistance, industrial development and policy consultancy. She noted that Vietnam is currently implementing law reform, developing infrastructure and improving the quality of human resources.

Cox spoke highly of Vietnam’s ongoing efforts in stabilising the economy and affirmed that the WB will continue to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam and help the country to overcome challenges during its socio-economic development.

The WB is committed to assisting Vietnam fulfill its development targets, Cox asserted.

PM Dung receives international auditing delegation

Prime Minster Nguyen Tan Dung received a delegation from the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) led by Secretary General Josef Moser on July 25.

PM Dung welcomed the delegation’s visit to Vietnam for a seminar on the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) as it is detailed in the constitution, saying that Vietnam attaches great importance to auditing which will help the NA and Government better manage financial resources and combat corruption.

Mr Dung said he hopes that INTOSAI will work closely with the SAV to share their expertise such as training human resources and revamping institutions so they conform to Vietnam’s conditions and international practices.

INTOSAI Secretary General Josef Moser said with 190 members, his organisation has made a positive contribution to ensuring transparency, preventing poverty and managing financial resources in each nation.

INTOSAI will further assist Vietnam in policy consultation and human resource training, he noted.

Thai naval delegation in Hanoi

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, received a delegation from the Royal Thai Navy led by Admiral Surasak Rounroengrom on July 25 in Hanoi.

Ty noted new developments in the cooperation between the two naval forces, which are clearly shown in the exchange of delegations at all levels as well as of young officers, and in personnel training.

He suggested that the two sides should expand their ties, particularly in exchange of information, delegations and coordination in rescue and research at sea.

Surasak Rounroengrom, who visits Vietnam for the first time in his capacity as Commander of the Thai Navy, said he will do his best to contribute to strengthening the relationship between the two countries and two armies in particular.

He asked the Vietnamese Defence Ministry and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army to continue to facilitate cooperation between the two navies.

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