Hanoi (VNA) – The Presidential Office announced the President’s decision on amnesty in 2024 at a press conference in Hanoi on August 2.
Decision No. 758/2024/QD-CTN on amnesty in 2024 was signed by President To Lam on July 30 on the occasion of the 79th National Day (September 2) and the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Hanoi (October 10), Vice Chairman of the Presidential Office Pham Thanh Ha said during the event.
The time of serving for amnesty consideration will be counted until September 30, 2024, according to the decision, which clarifies that eligible prisoners include those are serving a fixed-term prison sentence, sentenced to life imprisonment that has been reduced to a fixed-term prison sentence, and those whose prison sentence is temporarily suspended.
It also clarifies conditions for prisoners to be considered for amnesty, while clearly stating cases that are not eligible for consideration, including prisoners with charges of treason; conducting activities aimed at overthrowing the people's administration; espionage; violating territorial security; riots; and terrorism against the people's administration.
Since 2009, Vietnam has conducted nine amnesties on the occasion of important events and national holidays, with more than 92,000 prisoners benefiting from the leniency.
Ha said that the amnesty continues to affirm the Party and State’s consistent policy in promoting and protecting human rights in a fair and equal manner for all citizens, including those serving prison sentences.
Thanks to the President’s amnesty decisions, tens of thousands of people have enjoyed clemency, reuniting with their families, and rebuilding their lives. Most of the amnesty recipients have returned to their places of residence, stabilising their lives, and working honestly, while the reoffending rate is very low, stated Ha, stressing that it is the greatest humane mark of the amnesty policy, clearly reflecting the Party and State’s priority of ensuring and promoting human rights in all policies.
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc, currently, there are 643 foreign prisoners serving their sentences in Vietnamese detention facilities. After reviewing their records, Vietnamese authorities will announce the specific number of foreign prisoners to be pardoned this time.
He noted that 16 prisoners with foreign nationality received amnesty in 2022 and 21 in 2021.
According to D𓄧eputy Minister of Public Security Le Quoc Hung, a detailed list of amnesty beneficiaries this year will be announced on the National Day./.
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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.
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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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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
