President inspects special amnesty work in Dong Nai
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 3 inspected the implementation of the 2022 special amnesty work at Xuan Loc prison in the southern province of Dong Nai.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspects special amnesty work at Xuan Loc prison in Dong Nai province. (Photo: VNA)
Dong Nai (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 3 inspected theimplementation of the 2022 special amnesty work at Xuan Loc prison in the southern province of Dong Nai.
The leader highlighted the politicaland social significance of the policy, saying that it manifests thehumanitarian advocacy and special leniency of the Party and State towardsprisoners who show good behaviour and high determination to rehabilitatethemselves.
He noted that since 2007, seven amnesty decisionswere implemented, allowing more than 87,000 prisoners to go free before their prison terms.
Over the past time, theamnesty work has been carried out cautiously, objectively and democratically inaccordance with regulations and ensuring political and legal requirements,helping affirm the consistent guidelines and policies of the Party and State inpromoting and protecting human rights in a fair and equal way for all citizens,including those serving their prison sentences.
President Phuc asked prisonsand detention centres to ensure that the amnestybenefits the right persons without any wrongdoings, mistakes or violations ofregulations, thus ensuring the humanitarian meaning of thepolicy.
He also stressed theneed to organise courses for prisoners eligible for amnesty onregulations on community reintegration and the leniency policy of the Party andState.
Party committees, authorities, and relevant organisationsin localities should enhance their support for released prisoners so that theycan quickly reintegrate into society, he added.
The leader signed a decision on amnesty on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945-2022)./.
Amnesty is a major policy of the Party and State, manifesting the fine tradition of the nation in strictly handling of those who violate the law while giving clemency and humanitarian treatment to prisoners who really rehabilitate themselves and wish to return to society as an useful citizen, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh, head of the Advisory Council on Amnesty 2021 wrote in his recent article on the occasion of the President signing a decision to grant amnesty to 3,035 prisoners.
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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.
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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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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspects special amnesty work at Xuan Loc prison in Dong Nai province. (Photo: VNA) 
