Legislative leaders of AIPA members adopt a joint announcement with e-signatures. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — A joint announcement of the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) was approved with e-signatures from legislative leaders of AIPA members at the second plenary session of AIPA 41, which took place virtually on Thursday.

The second plenary session of AIPA, chaired by Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân, saw the participation of legislative leaders of ASEAN member countries.

Delegates spoke highly of Việt Nam’s efforts in realising the General Assembly of AIPA in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the event, participants heard and approved reports of the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians of AIPA (WAIPA) AIPA Committees, the Unofficial Meeting of Young Parliamentarians of AIPA, and AIPA Committees on Political, Economic, Social and Organisational Matters.

The AIPA 41 General Assembly was held in the ASEAN spirit of friendship, brotherhood and co-operation, to a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community. — VNS