NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong speaks at the NA Standing Committee's 50th session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –🤡 The 13th National Assembly (N♈A) Standing Committee continued its 50th session on July 12, mapping out supervision and lawmaking programmes for 2017.
The committee members agreed that the NA and its Standing Committee’s supervisory activities this year have been in line with the reality of the country and basically met voters’ expectations.
Their supervision focused on pressing issues that have considerable impact on the national socio-economic development, participants said, adding that the supervision of legal documents, reports and settlement of petitions and complaints are also underway.
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong noted the supervision over the promulgation of legal normative documents is among the most ineffective supervised matters of the parliament, as seen through a lack of documents guiding the enforcement of a number of laws.
In the 14th tenure, which will begin in late July, the NA should pay more heed to this issue, she added.
The NA Standing Committee agreed that for 2017, the parliament will supervise the implementation of policies and laws on food quality, safety and hygiene management, and administrative reforms.
Meanwhile, the Committee will examine the execution of policies and laws on the investment in and operation of transport facilities constructed under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) format, along with those on fishermen and sea-based economic development.
A report delivered at the meeting says the 13th NA’s law and ordinance making programme consist of 158 draft laws and ordinances, including the draft revised Constitution, 136 draft laws and codes, three draft resolutions of the NA, 15 draft ordinances and three draft resolutions of the Standing Committee.
In the 13th tenure (from 2011 to 2016), the parliament adopted the 2013 Constitution, 107 laws and codes, and one resolution. Its Standing Committee approved nine ordinances and three resolutions.
Most of the remaining drafts have been included in the 2016 programme or suggested be included in the 2017 agenda.
The committee members also pointed out shortcomings such as the excessive number of drafts on the agenda causing an overload for lawmakers, vague regulations in some draft laws, and law enforcement’s dependence on guidance documents.
The report also notes that the draft law on protest was up for debate at the 13th NA’s 11th session. However, as it is a complex law that needs more time to be drafted, it will not be included in the law making programme in 2017.-VNA
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The 50th session of the 13th National Assembly Standing Committee opened in Hanoi on July 11, with the aim to discuss preparations for the first session of the 14th legislature slated for July 20.
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.
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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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.
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong speaks at the NA Standing Committee's 50th session (Photo: VNA)
