Vietnam's NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man Visits Senegal: Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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Senegalese National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye officially welcomed Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation in Dakar on July 23, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of diplomatic ties between the two nations. The visit, the first by a key Vietnamese leader in nearly six decades, aims to deepen friendship, enhance political trust, and pave the way for multifaceted cooperation, including inter-parliamentary ties and legal frameworks for government and business collaborations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The visit marks the first official visit to Senegal by a key Vietnamese leader since the establishment of diplomatic ties nearly six decades ago.
  • Parliamentary cooperation between Vietnam and Senegal has primarily taken place through multilateral frameworks such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF).
  • The First Vice-President of the Senegalese NA attended the APF Executive Committee meeting in Vietnam's Can Tho city in January, highlighting the existing cooperation between the two countries.
  • NA Chairman Man's visit is expected to strengthen political trust and deepen friendship between the two nations.
  • The visit aims to provide momentum for multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, including inter-parliamentary ties, legal frameworks for government and business collaborations.
  • El Malick Ndiaye, the President of the Senegalese National Assembly, hosted the official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation.
  • The ceremony included the playing of national anthems, followed by the two parliamentary leaders reviewing the guard of honour.

Statistics:

  • Nearly six decades have passed since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Senegal.
  • The visit marks the first official visit by a key Vietnamese leader to Senegal in six decades.
  • The meeting between NA Chairman Man and Senegalese NA President El Malick Ndiaye held immediately after the welcome ceremony.
  • The APF Executive Committee meeting in Vietnam's Can Tho city in January saw the participation of the First Vice-President of the Senegalese NA.

Sources:

  • "President of Senegalese National Assembly hosts VN NA Chairman" by Vietnam News Agency.
  • Published with permission from Vietnam News Agency.