National Assembly to convene 2nd extraordinary session next month
The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s second extraordinary session is scheduled to open on January 5 and conclude on January 9, 2023, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong said at the 18th meeting of the NA Steering Committee in Hanoi on December 21.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue delivers his opening remarks at the 15th legislature's first extraordinary session on January 4, 2022. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s secondextraordinary session is scheduled to open on January 5 and conclude on January 9, 2023, NA GeneralSecretary and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong said at the 18th meeting of the NA Steering Committee in Hanoi on December 21.
Cuong said that the second extraordinary session will consider anddecide on the National Master Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to2050; and discuss and approve the draft Law on Medical Examination andTreatment (amended).
Lawmakers will also scrutinise and make decisions on severalfinancial and budget issues, and the continued implementation of some policiesrelated to COVID-19 prevention and control mentioned in ResolutionNo.30/2021/QH15 of the 15th NA’s first session.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue stressed the necessity of the second extraordinary session as proposed by the Government.
This session will address only urgent issues which have beenprepared carefully in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the law.
He requested agencies of the NA and the Government, andother concerned agencies and organisations to uphold the sense ofresponsibility, and make every effort to ensure that the session will be held on schedule and its quality will be guaranteed.
In the morning of December 21, the NA Standing Committee considered and decided on the adjustment of thestate budget expenditure estimate in 2022 of the Tay Bac Law School from theMinistry of Justice to the People's Committee of Son La province./.
Legislators have agreed to gather public opinion on the draft revised Land Law from January 3 to March 15 next year at the 18th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 20 chaired a conference on the implementation of a resolution guiding the implementation of supervision over legal normative documents by the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs and NA committees.
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 Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue delivers his opening remarks at the 15th legislature's first extraordinary session on January 4, 2022. (Photo: VNA) 
