Participants at the forum in Hanoi on November 29.(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –An annual legal forum on building and perfecting a rule-of-law socialist statein new period took place in Hanoi on November 29.
Jointly organised by theMinistry of Justice and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the event was partof the events in the framework of the EU Justice and Legal Empowerment Programme(EU JULE) in Vietnam funded by the UNDP.
In his opening remarks, DeputyMinister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc said building and perfecting arule-of-law socialist state of the people, by the people, and for the people led bythe Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is the central task of reforming thepolitical system in the process of comprehensive renovation of the country, deepand effective international integration, and sustainable socio-economicdevelopment.
This is a consistentpolicy of the Vietnamese Party and State in recent years, he added.
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc speaks at the forum.(Photo: VNA)
The Resolution on continuing to build and complete the Vietnamese socialist rule-of-law state in the new period issued in November lastyear is a basis for creating unity in awareness and actions of all relevantagencies, organisations, and individuals to continue improving the effectivenessand efficiency of implementing assigned responsibilities and tasks, he said.
In addition to promotingthe roles and responsibilities of agencies, organisations, and each civilservant and public employee, the assistance and support of international friendsis also an important factor contributing to creating more strength andresources for Vietnam to achieve expected results in its efforts to build andperfect a socialist rule-of-law state, the official said.
Ramla Khalidi, UNDPResident Representative in Vietnam, spoke highly of Vietnam's efforts inbuilding institutions, and building and perfecting a socialist rule-of-law state,saying that the UNDP Vietnam will continue to support the country in building capacityand strengthening institutions, equal access to justice, and promoting genderequality and safe migration.
Delegates focused theirdiscussion on the role and responsibility of the Government in building andperfecting a socialist rule-of-law state in the new period, the legal disseminationand education and organising law enforcement to meet the requirements of thework.
As the most importantevent of the Legal Partnership Group for International Legal Cooperation underthe Ministry of Justice in the year, the forum updated and shared informationabout the requirements and priority tasks of Vietnamese agencies and organisationsin the process of building and perfecting a socialist rule-of-law state, thus creatinga premise and basis for promoting cooperative relationships and opening up new cooperationopportunities in the fields discussed at the forum./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a working session with the Central Public Security Party Committee and the Party Civil Affairs Committee of the Ministry of Justice on July 7 to collect ideas to complete a draft strategy on building and perfecting a rule-of-law socialist state until 2030 with a vision to 2045.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 14 chaired meetings between the standing board of the steering committee on the strategy on building and perfecting a rule-of-law socialist State until 2030 with a vision to 2045, and the Party Delegations of National Assembly (NA) and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF).
The steering committee for the strategy on building and perfecting a rule-of-law socialist State till 2030 with a vision towards 2045 held a working session with the Party Delegations of the Vietnam Lawyers Association (VLA) and the Vietnam Bar Federation (VBF) in Hanoi on July 15 to collect feedback on the project.
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.
Participants at the forum in Hanoi on November 29.(Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc speaks at the forum.(Photo: VNA) 
