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Vietnam's NA Vice President advances bilateral ties at IPU-153

Vietnam's National Assembly Vice President held strategic meetings on the sidelines of the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly, focusing on strengthening economic and trade relations with key partners.

LSN Vietnam · 8 October 2026

Vietnam's NA Vice President advances bilateral ties at IPU-153

A senior Vietnamese legislator used the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-153) assembly in Tanzania as an opportunity to deepen bilateral relations with parliamentary counterparts from multiple nations.

During the assembly, Vietnam's National Assembly Vice President expressed gratitude to Tanzania and the host parliament for organizing the event and recognizing Vietnam's contributions during its tenure leading the IPU.

The Vietnamese official engaged with former Tanzanian parliamentary leadership to explore concrete avenues for economic cooperation between the two countries. The discussions centered on elevating trade and investment linkages, with both sides viewing enhanced commercial ties as a natural complement to their robust political relationship.

The meetings reflect Vietnam's strategic approach to parliamentary diplomacy, leveraging multilateral forums to advance bilateral interests in Southeast and East Africa. Officials emphasized the potential for expanded economic partnerships while building stronger institutional connections between national legislatures.