The eighth sitting of the 14th National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to open on October 21, with 10 draft laws to be adopted and another eight bills scrutinized, the NA Secretary General Nguyen Hanh Phuc said on July 16.
Hanoi (VNA) – The eighth sitting of the 14th National Assembly (NA)is scheduled to open on October 21, with 10 draft laws to be adopted andanother eight bills scrutinized, the NA Secretary General Nguyen Hanh Phuc saidon July 16.
Speakingat the ongoing 35th session of the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi,the official called on the Government and relevant agencies to soon confirmtheir submission of proposals to the legislature at the month-long sitting toratify the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam InvestmentProtection Agreement (EVIPA), supplement and amend laws in service of the implementationof the two deals, and pass some resolutions.
Healso suggested reducing or removing group discussions which, he said, show lowefficiency, increasing the timing of the plenary session from two and a halfdays to three days, and cutting the timing for each address of deputies fromseven to five minutes.
Phucproposed minimizing paper documents and upgrading the software used inlegislative meetings.
Reviewingthe seventh sitting, he said its outcomes reflect consensus and solidarity withinthe NA, the close coordination of the entire political system, and the attentionand support of voters and people nationwide.
Accordingto Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung, 230 deputies engaged in thequestion-and-answer session of the seventh sitting, which took place in ademocratic way.
Althoughthe duration of the hearing session was reduced, the numbers of deputies andqueries increased as compared with the previous meetings, he said.
Phucpointed out shortcomings in the organisation of the seventh sitting, including thepreparation for some contents of the agenda and the slow submission ofdocuments relating to some draft laws and resolutions to NA deputies.
Otherlegislators also touched upon the big number of deputies who were absent fromthe meeting and the inefficiency of group discussions.
The NA Standing Committee is set to ratify the proposal to appointVietnamese ambassadors on July 16.-VNA
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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).
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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.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
