Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s entry to the International LabourOrganisation (ILO)’s Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (Convention 105) isessential and significant in political, socio-economic, and legal aspects as thecountry steps up its international integration and industrialisation andmodernisation, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 44th session heard on April 28.

According to areport from the State President, once becoming a member of Convention 105, Vietnam will have more rights and interests.

Abolition offorced labour will contribute to cleaning up labour relations, creating astable and harmonious working environment and promoting socio-economicstability.

Having no forcedlabour would help Vietnamese businesses easily gain access to foreign markets,especially the US and Europe, to export goods and services, the report noted.

Chairman of the NA’sCommittee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau said entry to Convention 105 isnecessary at this moment.

Several members ofthe Committee asked for comprehensive assessments of the Convention’s effectson Vietnam’s political, security, defence, and economic aspects.

To implement Convention105’s commitments effectively, some suggested the Government issue guidance on formsof forced labour to create a transparent legal framework that aids the earlydetection of forced labour.

After discussions,the NA Standing Committee agreed to submit entry to the Convention to the NA forconsideration and decision at the 14th NA’s ninth session.

NA Vice ChairwomanTong Thi Phong requested the NA Committee for External Relations hold a plenarymeeting to officially examine the State President's report./.