Right from the kick-off events in the series of activities of the Conference, international friends from the IPU, international organizations, and parliamentarians from various countries all expressed their impressions of the country, its people, the conference theme, and the thoughtful organization of the host country, Vietnam.
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The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians is an activity of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU). (Photo: TC)
Sharing at the International Press Conference before the Conference, according to Ms. Zaina Hilah, Deputy Secretary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Conference Organizing Committee have prepared very carefully and creatively with many ideas on discussion topics as well as side events. Such thoughtfulness has contributed to attracting a large number of young parliamentarians from all over the world, helping the event have good influence and spread.
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Zaina Hilah, Deputy Secretariat of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. (Source: VNA)
Ms. Emma Muteka, Member of Parliament of Namibia, Member of the IPU Young Parliamentarians’ Forum Executive Board, in her introductory remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Conference, expressed her sincere thanks to the Vietnamese National Assembly for its hospitality and warm welcome. Ms. Emma Muteka thanked the IPU for encouraging young parliamentarians and helping to organize this annual conference. This is a very important conference for young parliamentarians globally.
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Ms. Emma Muteka, Member of Parliament of Namibia, Member of the Executive Board of the IPU Young Parliamentarians Forum. (Photo: TC)
For his part, IPU President Duarte Pacheco expressed his honor to be present at the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians and sent his sincere thanks to the Vietnamese National Assembly for once again creating special conditions for the IPU Special Conference to take place in Hanoi . The IPU President said that organizing this event seemed very simple and easy for Vietnam because it had experience in organizing the 132nd IPU 8 years ago. The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union hoped that, with the comprehensive conditions of the capital Hanoi , the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians would definitely be a great success, like the success of the 132nd IPU General Assembly in 2015.
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President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Duarte Pacheco. (Photo: TC)
IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong appreciated Vietnam for its significant progress in many areas including digital technology, with Vietnam’s strong commitment to combining the two aspects of technology and youth empowerment; and applauded the Organizing Committee for its inclusive approach in engaging young people and young parliamentarians in the preparation of this conference. He said that Vietnam is the perfect host country to host the conference.
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Inter-Parliamentary Union Secretary General Martin Chungong. (Photo: TC)
Mr. Martin Chungong said that at the 132nd IPU Assembly in 2015 held in Vietnam, the IPU launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was a special milestone and demonstrated our shared commitment to solving the world's most pressing problems. The Hanoi Declaration was adopted, helping to make these goals a reality.
However, making commitments alone cannot bring about change; our responsibility is to turn words into actions. He applauded Vietnam for integrating its commitments into concrete actions. Legislative bodies have enacted appropriate laws and reforms directly related to the SDGs, addressing issues such as poverty reduction, gender equality, environmental protection and climate change.
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