The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 49th session in Hanoi on October 12 afternoon to prepare contents to be submitted to the NA’s 10th session.
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committeeconvened its 49th session in Hanoi on October 12 afternoon to prepare contentsto be submitted to the NA’s 10th session.
In her opening remarks, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nganasked the legislature’s offices and the Government’s offices to closely coordinatein completing reports, draft resolutions and draft laws after each part of theworking agenda finishes to in time submit them to the NA, as the legislativebody’s 10th session will open right after the NA Standing Committee concludesits 49th session.
After the opening ceremony, the NA Standing Committeeconducted the supervision over the implementation of free trade agreements(FTAs) to which Vietnam is a signatory under the chair of NA Vice ChairwomanTong Thi Phong.
The standing committee heard a report by Nguyen Van Giau,Head of the NA Committee for External Relations and deputy head of the NAStanding Committee’s supervision delegation.
NA Vice Chairmen Phung Quoc Hien and Uong Chu Luu, Ministerof Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, Head of the NA Office – NA GeneralSecretary Nguyen Hanh Phuc, Head of the NA Committee for Culture, Education,Youth, Adolescents and Children Phan Thanh Binh, and Head of the NA Committeefor Science, Technology and Environment Phan Xuan Dung also shared theiropinions on this issue.
Tong Thi Phong highly valued results of the implementationof FTAs, adding that taking part in FTAs is sound, timely and in line with theforeign policy of multilateralisation and diversification.
The NA Standing Committee’s 49th session will last untilOctober 15 morning. During the session, the committee is set to discuss somedebatable issues of the draft revised law on environmental protection and thelaw on export and import tariffs, a draft NA resolution on the settlement ofproblems relating to land for denfence and security purposes, and another NAresolution on the organisation of urban administration in Ho Chi Minh City.
Members will look into reports on the implementation ofsocio-economic development, State budget and public investment plans for 2020and 2016-2020 and the draft plans for 2021 and 2021-2025.
A report on the implementation of the economic restructuringplan for 2016-2020, another on the realisation of the NA’s Resolution100/2015/QH13 that approved investment policies for the national targetprogrammes in the 2016-2020 period, and a report summarising voters andpeople’s opinions submitted to the NA’s 10th session will also among those puton the table./.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to hold its 49th session in Hanoi from October 12 afternoon to October 15 morning, according to the NA Office.
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.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Source: VNA) 
