PM outlines key objectives in legal document review
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the Steering Committee for reviewing and untangling knots in the legal document system, affirmed three objectives in legal review while chairing the committee's sixth meeting in Hanoi on September 20.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the Steering Committee for reviewing and untangling knots in the legal document system, affirmed three objectives in legal review while chairing the committee's sixth meeting in Hanoi on September 20.
He underlined that the first target is to make an institutional reform by shifting from an administrative management state to a developmental and service-oriented state, creating a more enabling environment for people and businesses.
The review needs to focus carefully considering decentralisation and accountability, clarifying delegation of authority, allocating resources accordingly, improving oversight mechanisms, and cutting unnecessary administrative procedures.
It should promote local governance reform by simplifying procedures and strengthening the two-tier local government system to better serve citizens and enterprises, he said.
At the session, members discussed the implementation of previous conclusions, the review of legal documents affected by administrative restructuring, and urgent draft laws to be submitted to the National Assembly’s upcoming 10th session.
Reports also covered the follow-up to General Secretary To Lam’s August 8 conclusion on reviewing 834 genuine legal obstacles and responding publicly to 1,237 issues that ministries had agreed were not caused by laws or regulations.
PM Chinh praised the Ministry of Justice, the Government Office and relevant ministries for their thorough preparations, constructive input, and sense of responsibility. He reiterated that the Party, the Politburo and the General Secretary attach great importance to perfecting the legal system as a foundation for sustainable development.
He instructed ministries and agencies to strictly follow the Steering Committee’s plan, implement General Secretary To Lam’s conclusions, and ensure timely, transparent handling of identified issues. Official responses must be published on ministry portals and the national legal database, he said.
The Government leader also underscored the need to utilise special mechanisms under Resolution 206/2025 of the National Assembly when necessary to promptly resolve bottlenecks, while preparing new laws and amendments for inclusion in the 2025–2026 legislative agenda.
By March 2027, all legal documents affected by state apparatus restructuring must be fully revised, replaced or abolished.
PM Chinh also set deadlines for the completion of legal review plans in specific areas and their implementation.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long, Standing Vice Chair of the Committee, will continue to oversee implementation.
🅺 Minister concluded by urging close coordination with the National Assembly, continuous consultation with experts and stakeholders, and selective learning from international practices suited to Vietnam’s conditions. meeting the country’s development demands./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Steering Committee for reviewing and untangling knots in the legal document system, chaired the steering committee's sixth meeting on September 20, underscoring the Party's determination to turn the institution into a national competitive advantage.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in China held a reception marking the 80th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – 2025), drawing a large number of Chinese senior officials, international friends, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the neighbouring country.
President Cuong’s trip is expected to leave a positive mark, affirming Vietnam’s role, position, and substantive contributions to addressing global issues, while further strengthening Vietnam’s relations with the US and other countries, and contributing to peace and development in the region and the world, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang said./.
The region must pioneer in making breakthroughs in rapid, sustainable growth to raise residents’ living standards, said PM Chinh, who is also Chairman of the council.
Within the framework of the AIPA-46 General Assembly, the top Vietnamese legislator attended the Executive Committee meeting, the opening ceremony, and delivered a keynote address at the first plenary session.
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Chairman Man highly evaluated Malaysia’s role and contributions as the ASEN Chair and the AIPA-46 President, and affirmed that Vietnam will support Malaysia in successfully assuming these roles, with the shared goal of building a united, cohesive ASEAN that maintains its central role in the region.
The ambassador briefed the distinguished guests on Vietnam’s remarkable transformation from one of the poorest agricultural nations to the world’s 35th largest economy, a leading destination for trade and investment, and an increasingly vital link in global supply chains. He underscored Vietnam’s ambition of becoming a upper-middle-income country by 2030 and a developed, high-income nation by 2045.
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This message also underscores Vietnam’s strong determination to pursue its strategic goals - becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and a developed and high-income nation by 2045, Viet said.
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