The sixth session of the 14th National Assembly opened at the National Assembly Hall at 9 am on October 22, with the opening sitting broadcast live on national television and radio.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the opening of the NA's sixth session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi, (VNA) – The sixthsession of the 14th National Assembly opened at the NationalAssembly Hall at 9 am on October 22, with the opening sitting broadcast live onnational television and radio.
Prior to the opening, leaders ofthe Communist Party of Vietnam, the State and NA deputies paid floral tributeto President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum.
According to the agenda of thesession, which was approved at the preparatory meeting before the opening, theNA is scheduled to adopt 9 bills, a resolution and give opinions on six otherbills.
Besides law-making work, the NA willdiscuss and make decision on many important socio-economic issues of thecountry.
Regarding personnel matters theNA will conduct vote of confidence on officials holding positions elected orapproved by the NA, elect the President of the country, and consider and approvethe dismissal and appointment of the Minister of Information and Communication.
It is noteworthy that the NAwill ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on the Trans-PacificPartnership (CPTPP), which is an important deal with impacts on most political,socio-economic and diplomatic aspects of the country.
Supervision work is another important contentin the session’s agenda. The NA will examine reports on the three-yearimplementation of the NA’s resolutions on the 2016-2020 socio-economic plan,economic restructuring, national finance and mid-term investment.
Socio-economic and State budgetperformance in 2018 and plans for 2019 will also come under scrutiny.
In addition, the NA is toconsider and decide adjustments to the mid-term public investment plan for2016-2020 and the 2016-2020 national financial plan.
The legislature will look intothe mid-term assessment of the implementation of the NA’s Resolution 100/2015/QH13approving investment in national target programmes in 2016-2020 and the resultsof policies supporting socio-economic development in ethnic minority andmountainous areas after three years of implementation.
Three days will be dedicated toquestions-and-answers session, with a focus on the Government’s performancesince the beginning of its tenure, the causes of uncompleted tasks and solutionsto address outstanding problems.
Fifteen sittings during the session,which will last until November 21, will be broadcast live on national TV andradio.-VNA
The 14th National Assembly (NA) will conduct a vote of confidence on those holding the positions it elected or approved, during the sixth session scheduled to open next week.
The sixth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA), slated to open on October 22, is expected to be a historic meeting with several important issues on the agenda.
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.
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.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the opening of the NA's sixth session (Photo: VNA)
