Incumbent and former Party and State leaders as well as legislators attend the opening of the second plenary session of the 15th National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The second plenary session of the15th National Assembly will open in Hanoi on October 20.
On the first working day of the session, participants are to spend one-minute of silenceto commemorate dead victims of COVID-19.
Following the opening remarks by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue,Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will deliver a report on the progress of thesocio-economic development plan for 2021 and a draft plan for 2022. Averification report on the plans will be delivered by Chairman of the NA EconomicCommittee Vu Hong Thanh.
Chairman of the NA Committee for Social AffairsNguyen Thuy Anh is to present a report verifying the results of COVID-19 preventionand control measures and the implementation of Resolution No. 30/2021/QH15 onoutcomes of the first session of the 15th National Assembly.
In the morning, President of the Vietnam Fatherland FrontCentral Committee Do Van Chien is scheduled to deliver a report summarising ideas and requestsfrom voters to the 15th NA’s second session, followed by a report read by Duong Thanh Binh, head of the NA Standing Committee’s OmbudsmanCommittee, on the supervision results of the settlement ofrequests that voters sent to the 11th session of the 14th NA.
In the afternoon, NA deputies will listen to Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc’sreport on the State budget disbursement situation in 2021 and the estimate andallocation plan for 2022 as well as the State finance-budget plan for the2022-2024 period, along with a verification report on the work.
Also in the afternoon, Inspector General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy LeMinh Tri will present a draft Law on amendments and supplements to anumber of articles of the Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung willalso deliver a proposal on a bill on amendments and supplements to anumber of articles of the Statistics Law.
Later, the legislators willdiscuss the two bills in groups./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on October 15 chaired a working session with agencies to discuss the management and coordination of fiscal and monetary policies amid COVID-19.
Secretary General of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA Office Chairman Bui Van Cuong has said preparations for the second session of the 15th legislature scheduled to open on October 20 have been basically completed.
A webinar was held on October 18 for Vietnamese and Lao legislators to exchange experience in building the Law on Survey and Mapping, and the Law on National Border.
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.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
Incumbent and former Party and State leaders as well as legislators attend the opening of the second plenary session of the 15th National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
