The 10th session of the 14th-tenure National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to open on October 20 and last for 19 days, with both online and face-to-face meetings, NA Secretary General and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc has said.
NA Secretary General and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc speaks at the press conference. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 10th sessionof the 14th-tenure National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to open on October 20 and last for 19 days, with both online and face-to-face meetings, NASecretary General and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc has said.
He told a press conference on October 19 that legislatorswill convene meetings via videoconference from October 20 to 27 and gather in Hanoifor face-to-face discussions from November 2 to 17.
During the seven days to be spent on law-making,they will vote on seven draft laws and three draft resolutions and give commenton four bills.
The NA is set to look into the implementation outcomesof socio-economic development and State budget plans for 2020; NA resolutionson socio-economic development, economic restructuring, and financial and medium-termpublic investment plans for 2015-2020; and the NA’s Resolution 100/2015/QH13 thatapproved investment policies for national target programmes for 2016-2020.
Phuc noted that lawmakers will also scrutinise socio-economicdevelopment, State budget, and central budget allocation plans for 2021; socio-economicdevelopment targets, tasks, and solutions for 2021-2025; and the financial and medium-termpublic investment plans for the next five years.
Two and a half days will be reserved for Q&Asessions, he added.
The parliament will also provide opinions on draftdocuments to be submitted to the 13th National Party Congress and decide on thedate for the election of deputies to the 15th NA and all-level People’s Councilsfor the 2021-2026 tenure.
Regarding personnel tasks, it will vote on the dismissaland appointment of persons to the post of Minister of Science and Technology; thedismissal of the current Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam; the appointmentof others to the posts of Minister of Health and justice of the Supreme People’sCourt; and the removal of Pham Phu Quoc from his role as an NA deputy of Ho ChiMinh Ciꦓty./.
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.
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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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
NA Secretary General and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc speaks at the press conference. (Photo: VNA) 
