Elections constitute a comprehensive success: Minister
General elections constitute a comprehensive success: Minister
The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure was a comprehensive success as it took place democratically and in line with legal regulations, said Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
Voters of Quang Nam province's Border Guard at the polling station No. 12 in Hoa Thuan ward, Tam Ky city (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Theelections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councilsat all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure was a comprehensive success as ittook place democratically and in line with legal regulations, said Minister ofHome Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) late on May 23 after the electionswere completed, Tra said this political event really became a festival of theentire people.
Tra, who is also a member of the National Election Council (NEC), emphasisedthat security, order and safety were guaranteed for the elections.
According to the minister, the high turnout rate of voters nationwide, even inCOVID-19 pandemic-hit areas, showed the people's faithin the regime, the Party and the State in building a socialist rule-of-law state.
Tra said in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, localities and relevantunits have made all efforts to disseminate information about the elections andmobilise voters to participate in the event.
The entire political system has focused on leading, directing and organisingthe elections, along with the positive response, consensus and unity of thepeople, she noted.
Local election organising agencies created the most favourable conditions forpeople to exercise their citizenship rights and obligations, thus promotingdemocracy, she said.
For voters, they still well performed their citizen rights and duty even in the context of extremely complex developments of the pandemic,Tra added.
Preliminary reports show that 95.65percent of voters nationwide went to the polls by 17:30 on May 23 to electdeputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the2021-2026 term.
More than 69 million people across the country voted to elect 500 deputies tothe 15th NA among 866 candidates.
Meanwhile, 3,726 deputies were expected to be selectedamong 6,199 candidates to provincial-level People’s Councils, 22,952 deputiesto district-level People’s Councils among 37,468 candidates, and 242,312deputies to communal-level People’s Councils among 405,244 candidates./.
Security and order has been ensured across Vietnam on the national election day – May 23, Chief of the Office of the Ministry of Public Security, Lieut. Gen. To An Xo has affirmed.
The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure create a vivid illustration of the Vietnamese people’s strength, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 23 inspected the election work in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang that are hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preliminary reports show that 95.65 percent of voters nationwide went to the polls by 17:30 on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term.
Most cities and provinces reported high rates of turnout of over 90 percent in the May 23 elections exceeded, with some recording a rate of as high as 99.99 percent as of 10pm the same day, reported the National Election Council (NEC).
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).
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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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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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Voters of Quang Nam province's Border Guard at the polling station No. 12 in Hoa Thuan ward, Tam Ky city (Photo: VNA) 
