Outcomes of 15th NA’s second, third extraordinary meetings reviewed
The National Assembly's Standing Committee reviewed the outcomes of the 15th NA’s second and third extraordinary meetings, during its ongoing 20th session in Hanoi on February 14 morning.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🍬 – TheNational Assembly's Standing Committee reviewed the outcomes of the 15th NA’s second and third extraordinary meetings, during its ongoing 20th session in Hanoi on February 14 morning.
Speaking at theevent, NA Secretary General and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong saidwith a sense of urgency, seriousness, andresponsibility, the legislature completed all set agenda with important resultsduring the two meetings, including approving one law and three resolutions anddeciding on the personnel work under their authority, laying an importantfoundation to fulfill tasks set for 2023 and subsequent years. Accordingly,the NA passed the revised Law on Health Examination and Treatment, the nationalmaster plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, a resolution on the extension of some COVID-19prevention and control policies, and the continued use of registrationcertificates for medicines and medicinal ingredients that expired from January1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, as well as several fiscal and budget issues. Thepersonnel work at the two meetings was carried out cautiously and seriously in linewith the Party's guidelines and the principle of democratic centralism, with ahigh level of consensus among deputies.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) N
Thesuccess of the two extraordinary meetings continues to affirm the strong willand political determination of the NA and its Standing Committee in dealing withurgent issues of the country, the efforts for innovation, and resolute actionsfor the interests of voters and people, Cuong affirmed. He added that itdemonstrates the sound, consistent and timely leadership of the Party, theclose coordination of the entire political system, the thorough and urgentpreparations made by the NA’s organs, the Government and relevant agencies, theclose supervision by voters and people nationwide, and the timely and accuratecoverage by the press and news agencies. NAChairman Vuong Dinh Hue asked the Government, NA organs, the Supreme People'sCourt, the Supreme People's Procuracy, the State Audit Office, the Vietnam FatherlandFront, and socio-political organisations to promptly prepare for the 15th NA’s fifth session, firstly convening a conference of full-time NA deputies tooffer opinions on important contents or bills with mixed opinions beforesubmitting them to the legislature for consideration./.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue asked agencies of the NA and its Standing Committee to keep a close watch on the macro-economic situation, as well as financial, monetary, stock and real property markets, while meeting their standing members on February 7.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on February 13 gave the green light to the establishment or merger of some district- and communal-level administrative units in 10 provinces.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
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.