The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee offered opinions on revisions to the draft Law on Geology and Minerals at its 5th thematic session on law building on August 12 morning.
At the 5th thematic session on law building of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 12 morning. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee offered opinions on revisions to the draft Law on Geology and Minerals at its 5th thematic session on law building on August 12 morning.
After being revised and amended, the draft law consists of 12 chapters and 117 articles, with 72 articles revised compared to the version presented at the 15th NA's 7th session.
The NA Committee for Science, Technology and Environment hosted working sessions with representatives from ministries, sectors, and localities to discuss the law and listen to opinions.
Addressing the meeting, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined the need to license the exploitation of minerals, common construction materials, and fill materials in planned areas, saying that it is necessary to clearly distinguish between planning, exploration, and exploitation.
He asked for further consideration of the two differing options regarding Articles 15 and 16 of the draft law.
Regarding the responsibility for mineral planning (Article 15), Man emphasised the necessity to carefully assess the impact of new policies if the responsibility for mineral planning is shifted from the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to a single agency being the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
For the adjustment of mineral planning (Article 16), the NA Chairman demanded representatives from state management agencies to provide opinions on whether it is feasible to have specific regulations for the mineral sector within the draft law or whether this issue should be discussed during the amendment and supplementation of the Law on Planning.
Drafting and verifying agencies must fully incorporate the Politburo's directions as expressed in Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW dated in 2022 on strategic orientations for geology, minerals and mining industry until 2030, with a vision to 2045, the NA leader stressed. He noted that this serves as a solid foundation for the Party's directions to be formalised into law by the NA.
He also�๊� underlined the requirement to strictly implement the Politburo’s Regulation 178-QD/TW on controlling power, preventing and combating corruption and negative phenomena in law-making, saying that drafting and verifying agencies must review whether there are interest groups in drafting laws or not./.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 5th thematic session on law-building on August 12 morning under the chair of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a working session in Hanoi on August 7 with the NA Economic Committee, Finance-Budget Committee, and Committee for Science, Technology and Environment on their performance since the beginning of the 15th tenure and discuss major tasks for the rest of the tenure.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
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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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
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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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
