Workshop discusses women’s roles in politics
VOV.VN - Vietnamese and Lao female lawmakers came together to share their experience in politics at a workshop on April 25 in the northern Laotian province of Luang Prabang.
In her opening remarks, Nguyen Thuy Anh, chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s Social Affairs Committee, said the workshop offers an opportunity for the groups to boost ties.
She said that the information, skills, and experience that they share on this occasion will help to promote their common voices on issues relating to women, children, and gender equality at domestic and international forums. This will be done while building their images before the legislatures and voters of the two countries.
For her part, Thummaly Vongphachanh, chairwoman of the Laotian NA's Committee for Cultural and Social Affairs, said the workshop contributes to realising the memorandum of understanding on co-operation between the two Nas and strengthening the solidarity between the two countries, legislatures, and the female lawmakers’ groups.
Participants looked into how to raise the proportion of women at the NAs and People's Councils, as well as sharing experience in participating in multilateral parliamentary activities and integrating gender equality into law building.
During their talks on April 24, the two female lawmakers’ groups consented to work hand in hand to preserve and enhance the great friendship that exists between both sides, special solidarity, and comprehensive ties.
They also consented to enhance visits and exchanges, co-ordinate in organising bilateral and multilateral forums on issues of mutual concern, share information and experience, continue to build common perceptions, and offer mutual support at forums and activities.
