13th NA’s 11th session: New President elected, some posts dismissed
National Assembly deputies of the 13th National Assembly (NA)’s convened a plenary meeting during their ongoing 11th session in Hanoi on April 2 to elect new President and dismiss some NA posts.
NA deputies vote to elect new President (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)ꦇ – National Assembly deputies of the 13th National Assembly (NA)’s convened a plenary meeting during their ongoing 11th session in Hanoi on April 2 to elect new President and dismiss some parliamentary posts.
In the morning, the NA discussed and voted to approve a resolution on the election of the new State leader. Tran Dai Quang, who is a Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, was sworn in as State President.
In the afternoon, the parliament conducted a secret ballot on the dismissal of some senior NA officials.
As a result of voting, a majority of lawmakers agreed to relieve Huynh Ngoc Son from his duty as NA Vice Chairman; Ksor Phuoc from Chairman of the Council of Ethnic Affairs; Nguyen Van Hien from Chairman of the NA Committee on Judicial Affairs; and Phung Quoc Hien from Chairman of the NA Committee on Financial and Budgetary Affairs.
The parliament also let Nguyen Kim Khoa step down from the position as Chairman of the NA Committee on National Defence and Security; Dao Trong Thi from Chairman of the NA Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children; Truong Thi Mai from Chairwoman of the NA Committee on Social Affairs; and Nguyen Huu Van from Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam.
Delegates voted to approve resolutions relating to the discharge.
The NA is scheduled to have a day off on April 3 and convene a plenary session on the following day, with scheduled group discussions on a list of nominees to the positions as NA Vice Chairmen and members of the NA Standing Committee.
The deputies will touch upon the ratification of a diplomatic note on visa issuance between Vietnam and the US.
They are due to elect some NA Vice Chairmen and members of the NA Standing Committee.-VNA
The NA convened a plenary session on April 1, focusing on the implementation of socio-economic tasks in 2015, the 2011-2015 socio-economic development plan and the land use plan for 2016-2020.
New President Tran Dai Quang was sworn into office in the morning of April 2 after 91.5 percent of the total National Assembly (NA) deputies elected him to the position by secret ballot.
President Tran Dai Quang pledges to make all-out efforts to fulfill the duties of State leader, who also chairs the Council for National Defence and Security and commands the people’s armed forces.
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 deputies vote to elect new President (Photo: VNA)
