The National Assembly plans to pass 24 bills and debate 14 other draft laws in 2017, along with considering many important policies, stated NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in a New Year interview with Vietnam News Agency.
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly plans to pass24 bills and debate 14 other draft laws in 2017, along with considering manyimportant policies, stated NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in a New Yearinterview with Vietnam News Agency.
This year, the NA will supervisethe implementation of policies and law on food safety for 2011-2016 and Stateadministrative reform in 2011-2016, said the top legislator.
She underlined that the majortask for the political system is to continue implementing Resolution of the 12th Party Congress and the Constitution 2013.
Along with decidingimportant issues of the country, the NA will conduct more effectivesupervision, creating an obvious change in operation of the State agencies fromcentral to local levels, ensuring the law is strictly observed.
In terms of externalaffairs, the NA leader said that the NA has assigned its Committee for ExternalAffairs to coordinate with the Economic Committee and other agencies to preparethe NA’s plan of action to suit new generation free trade agreements.
The Law Committee was askedto work with the Committee for External Affairs in designing the programme onthe amendments, supplements and completion of legal regulations to match thedomestic situation and Vietnam’sinternational commitments.
The NA will also boost tieswith parliaments of other countries, while expanding relations with potential partners,contributing to safeguarding national sea and island sovereignty and national interests,she said.
The top legislator affirmedthat the NA will work to ensure its positive engagement in multilateral parliamentaryforums, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the ASEANInter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), while broadening parliamentaryconsultations to improve mutual understanding and trust for effectivecollaboration in dealing with common issues.
In 2017, the NA willincrease foreign affair activities to serve the country’s internationalintegration, she said, noting that in the second session of the 14th NA, the NA Standing Committee announced a resolution on the formation of theVietnam Parliamentary Friendship Union.
Heads of ministries, ministry-level agencies, and government agencies, and chairmen of People’s Committees of provinces and cities have been urged to make all-out efforts in performing key tasks set in the second session of the 14th National Assembly.
The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is set to approve two resolutions and discuss eight draft laws during its sixth session, opened at the parliament’s headquarters in Hanoi on January 9.
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 (Photo: VNA) 
