National Assembly (NA) deputies mulled over debatable points in the draft of the amended Press Law as part of their agenda on the first day of the 11th meeting of the 13th parliament on March 21.
Deputy Ha Minh Hue of Binh Thuan province speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nat🐻ional Assembly (NA) deputiꦓes mulled over debatable points in the draft of the amended Press Law as part of their agenda on the first day of the 11th meeting of the 13th parliament on March 21.
A report by the NA Standing Committee said some deputies suggested omitting matters already stipulated in the Civil Code to avoid overlap. Others proposed adding a prohibition on offending against faiths and religious beliefs, and revealing occupational and family secrets to the draft revised law.
Deputy Nguyen Thi Kim Thuy of central Da Nang city said the draft’s Article 12, which specifies press agencies’ responsibility towards citizens’ right to the freedom of the press and the freedom of speech on the press, is unfeasible.
She elaborated that press outlets are unable to publish every suggestion, comment, story or photo created by citizens. They are also unable to respond to every mail and petition they receive.
She added press agencies do not post or print complaints and denunciations without verification. Meanwhile, usually media outlets don’t have enough staff to verify every petition, but instead ask authorised agencies to deal with them.
Regarding Item 3 of Article 11, To Van Tam, a deputy of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, said it should stipulate that citizens have the right to offer opinions, comments, suggestions, complaints and denunciations of State officials, Party agencies, socio-political organisations and occupational socio-political organisations.
Item 3 currently only specifies citizens’ rights in relation to Party organisations, State agencies, social organisations and members of those organisations.
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong said the drafting board would absorb the deputies’ opinions to overhaul the draft and submit it to the NA for approval before the end of the 11th meeting.-VNA
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
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Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
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Deputy Ha Minh Hue of Binh Thuan province speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
