The seventh session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) wraps up in Hanoi on June 14, completing all items on its 20-day working agenda. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The seventh session of the 14th National Assembly (NA)wrapped up in Hanoi on June 14, completing all items on its 20-day workingagenda.
Inher closing remarks, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said the legislature mulledover laws and resolutions, and passed them with high consensus.
Thesedocuments will create a legal foundation to promptly deal with emerging issues,contributing to spurring socio-economic development in a rapid and sustainableway, and improving people’s living standards, she said.
Thedraft laws debated during the session are significant to the completion of thelegal system on citizens’ basic rights and obligations, and socialist-orientedmarket economy institutions, national defence and security, and the country’seconomic development and integration, she added.
Thetop legislator said the Government’s report reveals that Vietnam has reapedsignificant achievements in socio-economic development, nationaldefence-security and foreign affairs.
Vietnam’selection as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council witha record high number of votes has affirmed the country as a responsible andactive member of the international community, she stressed.
However,amidst difficulties and challenges facing the national economy, the Governmentshould acquire opinions of deputies and keep a close watch on the reality totake timely management measures in order to maintain the economic growth,ensure macro economic stability, curb inflation and flexibly cope with complexglobal economic and political developments, Ngan suggested.
Shesaid the NA has decided to choose the implementation of policies and laws onchild abuse combat as the topic for its supreme supervision in 2020.
Thequestion-and-answer sessions took place in a democratic environment, drawingpublic attention, she said, urging Cabinet members, ministers and head ofagencies to soon take concrete actions to realise their commitments.-VNA
The 14th National Assembly passed a resolution approving Vietnam’s accession to Convention 98 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and another on the establishment of a thematic supervision delegation of the NA in 2020.
The National Assembly adopted a resolution on Question-&-Answer activity and a resolution of the 14th legislature’s 7th session at the closing meeting in the afternoon of June 14.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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).
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.
The seventh session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) wraps up in Hanoi on June 14, completing all items on its 20-day working agenda. (Photo: VNA) 
