Contents of 2013 Constitution consistent with reality, international law: symposium
Ten years after its enforcement, many contents of the 2013 Constitution have proved to be consistent with the objective reality and international law, heard a symposium held by the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law on October 16.
HCM City (VNA) - Ten years after its enforcement, many contents ofthe 2013 Constitution have proved to be consistent with the objective reality andinternational law, heard a symposium held by the Ho Chi Minh City University ofLaw on October 16.
Nguyen Mai Anh, lecturer at the Faculty of State and AdministrativeLaw, emphasised that this is the first Constitution to officially set a principle on therestriction of human rights. Clause 2, Article14 stipulates that “Human rights and citizen rights can only be limited inaccordance with the provisions of law in necessary cases for reasons ofnational defence and security, social order and safety, social ethics, andpublic health."
This principle has become a “lodestar” that impacts allother regulations in the Constitution and is the most important legal basis forinstitutionalising the contents related to restricting human rights and citizen rightsin specialised laws in Vietnam at present, she stated.
According to Anh, in international law, among the reasons to limit fundamentalrights, “protection of public order” is one of the most popular grounds. The lecturersaid that Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights stipulates “Inthe exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to suchlimitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing duerecognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meetingthe just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in ademocratic society”. As such, the stipulation in Vietnam's 2013 Constitution is compatible to international law and suits reality.
The official recognition of the principle in the 2013Constitution not only affirms the Party and State's guidelines and policies inensuring human rights but also sets a legal framework for State agencies whenrestricting individuals’ rights in special cases, she added.
Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Duong, former deputy head of the National Assembly Office (Photo: VNA)
Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Duong, former deputy head of theNational Assembly Office, said that the 2013 Constitution for the first timeconstitutionalised the issue of controlling State power. Accordingly, Statepower, in addition to assignment and coordination, also contains the mutual control among agencies in the exercise of legislative, executive and judicial rights.
According to him, in order for State power to be effectivelycontrolled, it is necessary to continue improving the mechanism to controlState power, considering it a core goal in the process of building and perfecting a rule-of-law socialist state in the new stage./.
By successfully implementing people-centred policies, Vietnam has obtained remarkable achievements in ensuring human rights, thus winning recognition and valuation from the international community.
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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.
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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.
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An overview of the symposium (Photo: VNA) 
Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Duong, former deputy head of the National Assembly Office (Photo: VNA) 
