Legislature passes resolution regarding drug prevention, control
The 15th National Assembly approved the resolution on the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Drug Prevention and Control by 2030 at its ongoing 8th session in Hanoi on November 27 afternoon.
The 15th National Assembly approves the resolution on the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Drug Prevention and Control by 2030 on November 27 afternoon. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly approved the resolution on the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Drug Prevention and Control by 2030 at its ongoing 8th session in Hanoi on November 27 afternoon.
The programme aims to harness the collective strength of the political system and the entire population in drug prevention and control. It highlights the continuous and synchronous implementation of solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of the work across three key areas - supply, demand, and harm reduction.
According to a report presented at the session, the NA Standing Committee ordered reviewing and supplementing special policies to serve the implementation of the programme. It required the Government to develop a detailed plan for each phase, paying special attention to infrastructure and equipment for drug rehabilitation facilities and international cooperation during the implementation.
🤪 The legislature is scheduled to pass 15 laws and three resolutions while discussing 13 draft laws during the 8th session, divided into two phases, with the first from October 21 to November 13 and the second from November 20 to November 30 morning./.
The Government proposed the allocation of over 22.45 trillion VND (887.2 million USD) to the National Target Programme for Drug Prevention and Control until 2030 at the ongoing eighth session of 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 8.
The National Assembly (NA) on November 27 morning passed a resolution approving investment policy for the national target programme on cultural development in the 2025-2035 period with 430 out of 454 deputies voting in favor.
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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.
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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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