Over 500 delegates attend global conference of young parliamentarians in Hanoi

The gathering will give young parliamentarians from across the world the chance to increase young people’s role in promoting the achievement of sustainable development goals through digital transformation, innovation, as well as cultural and human values, said Vu Hai Ha, head of the National Assembly Committee for Foreign Affairs, at a press briefing on September 12.

The function that looks at the role of youth in promoting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals through digital transformation and innovation will be focused on three topics: digital transformation; innovation and startup; and promoting cultural diversity for sustainable development.

According to organisers, more than 500 delegates from 76 delegations will get involved in diverse activities of the conference. More than 300 domestic and foreign media workers have registered to give wide coverage of the event.

“Preparations for the conference have been completed and we hope to leave a good impression on participating delegations from across the globe,” said Bui Van Cuong, general secretary of the National Assembly, and chairman of the National Assembly Office.

At the press briefing, Zeina Hilla, representative of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretariat, highly appreciated Vietnam’s good preparations for this conference, from logistics to content and related work.