NA urged to uphold role as highest representative organ of people
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the National Assembly to further uphold its role and position in creating a legal framework for the country’s activities.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged theNational Assembly to further uphold its role and position in creating a legalframework for the country’s activities.
Inhis keynote speech at the opening of the 15th NA’s first session inHanoi on July 20, Trong asked the legislature to speed up the issuance andimprove the quality of legal documents, soon build a legal system to meetdemand in reality, and build and supplement laws in key areas that make breakthroughs insocio-economic development.
TheNA needs to continue renewing and further improving operation quality and efficiency to meetthe country’s requirements and political tasks in the new period, he said, adding that to such end, it isnecessary to fully understand the role, position and responsibility of thelegislature in the nation’s political system led by the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV), as well as promptly institutionalise the Party’s policies and guidelines to meet demand in reality and public expectations.
Thelegislature also needs to step up external activities, active and proactiveglobal integration, contributing to performing the Party and State’s foreign policy of multilateralisation and diversification of relations.
ThePart📖y chief stressed that achievements made by the NA over the past 75years are the result 🍎of the sound leadership of the CPV - a decisive factorfor the legislature to fulfill tasks entrusted by the people.
Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)
Inthe immediate future, he called for institutionalising and concretising importantpolicies affirmed at the 13th National Party Congress, ensuring the qualityof the 15th NA’s activities to meet the requirements and tasks of the revolution and the people's expectations in the newperiod.
Heexpressed his belief that under the CPV’s leadership and with efforts anddetermination of NA deputies, close collaboration among units in the politicalsystem, support and supervision of the public, and cooperation and assistance of internationalfriends, the Vietnamese 𒁏legislature will reap important outcomes, thus deserving the highestrepresentative organ of the people and thehighest organ of State power of the country./.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) will convene its first session in Hanoi on July 20, with the opening ceremony broadcast live on channels of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), Vietnam Television (VTV), and NA television.
The success of the first session of the 15th National Assembly will create an important premise and momentum for legislative activities in the tenure, Chairman of the 14th NA Vuong Dinh Hue said in his opening remarks.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the event (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA) 
