Law building programme tabled for discussion at NA
A draft programme on law and ordinance building for 2019 and adjustments to the law and ordinance building programme for 2018 were presented to the National Assembly in the morning session of the National Assembly on May 30.
Delegations of NA deputies of Hai Duong, Vinh Long and Quang Nam in a group discussion (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi, (VNA) – A draft programme on law and ordinance buildingfor 2019 and adjustments to the law and ordinance building programme for 2018were presented to the National Assembly in the morning session of the NationalAssembly on May 30.
During the discussion, 15 deputies took the floor, and most of them expressedapproval of the draft programme for 2019 and adjustments to the 2018 plan. Thedeputies also made recommendations on several issues, including the assessmentof the implementation of the law building programme in 2017 and the firstmonths of 2018, as well as solutions and measures to ensure the plan is carriedout on schedule.
Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long and Chairman of the NA Legal Committeegave more information and explanations on some issues raised by the deputies.
Also in the morning, the NA also heard the draft law on adjustments andsupplements to a number of articles of the Law on Higher Education presented byMinister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha.
Chairman of the NA Committee on Culture, Education, Youth Phan Thanh Binhdelivered a report assessing the draft law.
NA deputies spent the afternoon discussing in group the draft law onadjustments and supplements to a number of articles of the Law on HigherEducation.
The NA is scheduled to convene a plenary session in the morning of May31 to listen to a report on the processing and summary of feedback on therevised draft law on corruption control. The morning’s agenda also includes discussionon some contentious contents of the draft law on adjustments and supplements toa number of articles of the Law on Sport and Physical Training.
The revised draft law on corruption control will be the topic of groupdiscussion in the afternoon.-VNA
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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.
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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.
Delegations of NA deputies of Hai Duong, Vinh Long and Quang Nam in a group discussion (Photo: VNA) 
