NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the closing ceremony (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded its 25th session in Hanoi on July 13 after three days of working.
Inher closing speech, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said during the session,the NA Standing Committee gave opinions on three draft laws, approved sevenresolutions and discussed a number of other contents.
Ngansuggested the government, the NA’s Council for Ethnic Affairs, the NA’s committeesand the NA Secretary General work with relevant agencies and organisations toacquire opinions put forth at the session, finalise reports and projects, and completeapproved draft resolutions for signing into issuance.
Regardingthe revised anti-corruption law, NA Chairwoman Ngan and her deputy Uong Chu Luuwill chair working sessions with agencies in charge of preventing and fightingcorruption to deliberate controversial contents for adjustments beforereporting to authorized agencies.
Inthe July 13 afternoon sitting, the NA Standing Committee, under the chair of NAVice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien, discussed a draft government decree stipulating specialmechanisms on investment, finance, budget and administration decentralisationfor the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Afterwards,the committee reviewed the outcomes of the NA’s fifth session and gavepreliminary opinions on preparations for the next session of the legislaturewhich is scheduled to open on October 22.
Atthe upcoming session, the NA plans to spend half out of total 21 days onlaw-making and more than nine days on socio-economic issues, state budget,supervision and other important matters.
Thelegislature will also conduct a vote of confidence on the persons who holdpositions elected or approved by the NA.-VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the closing ceremony (Source: VNA) 
