First working day of 15th National Assembly’s 4th session
The 15th National Assembly commenced its fourth session in Hanoi on October 20 following a preparatory meeting approving the agenda of the fourth session and an opening ceremony with the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and other incumbent and former leaders of the Party, the State and the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
First working day of 15th National Assembly’s 4th session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly commenced its fourth session in Hanoi on October 20 following a preparatory meeting approving the agenda of the fourth session and anopening ceremony with the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong, and other incumbent and former leaders of the Party, the State and theVietnam Fatherland Front.
The first working day started with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presenting a report on the implementationof the socio-economic development plan in 2022, and a socio-economicdevelopment plan for 2023.
Vu Hong Thanh, head of the NA’s Committee for EconomicAffairs, presented the assessment report on these issues.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front CentralCommittee Do Van Chien delivered a report summarising opinions andrecommendations of voters and people to the fourth session.
Member of the NA Standing Committee, and head of itsCommission on Ombudsman Duong Thanh Binh reported on the supervision results ofthe settlement of voters' petitions to the third session.
The opening siting was broadcast live on nationaltelevision and radio channels, and the TV channel of the legislature.
In the afternoon, legislators heard reports onstate budget performance in 2022, state budget estimate and central budget allocation planfor 2023, and a three-year financial plan for 2023-2025.
The draft Law on Money Laundering Prevention andControl (amended); a draft resolution on piloting a number of specificmechanisms and policies for the development of Buon Ma Thuot city of theCentral Highlands province of Dak Lak, and another on promulgating NA sessionregulations were also presented to the NA.
The NA also heard proposals on relieving the StateAudit General and the Minister of Transport of the 2021-2026 tenure, and discussed the proposals in groups.
The legislators are scheduled to continue with thepersonnel work on October 21.
The draft law on amendments and supplements to anumber of articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies will also be tabled for discussion on the day./.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on October 20 requested deputies to uphold their responsibilities, promote democracy, and continue to contribute ideas to major and important issues and those seeing different opinions, and ensure the highest quality when considering and approving draft laws and resolutions during the 15th legislature’s 4th session.
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.
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
First working day of 15th National Assembly’s 4th session (Photo: VNA) 
