The National Election Council on June 8 issued a resolution announcing the results of the election and the list of 496 newly-elected deputies to the 14th National Assembly.
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Election Council on June 8 issued a ꧃resolution announcing the results of the election and the list of 496 newly-elected deputies to the 14th National Assembly.
The resolution is in line with Article 86 of the Law on the Election of Members of the NA and the People’s Councils.
The resolution was also announced at a press conference in Hanoi on June 9 which was chaired by NA Vice Chairman and member of the National Election Council Phung Quoc Hien and NA Secretary General Nguyen Hanh Phuc.
Tran Van Tuy, head of the NA Committee for Deputy Affairs, said more than 67 million constituents cast votes on May 22, or 99.35 percent.
The highest turnout was posted by the central province Thua Thien-Hue (99.99 percent) and the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai (99.98 percent).
Among 496 elected deputies, 86 are ethnic minorities, (fewer than the expected 90 but higher than the 13 th tenure’s 78), 133 are women (fewer than the expected 150 but higher than the 13 th tenure’s 122), 21 are non-Party members and 71 aged below 40.
As many as 160 NA deputies were re-elected, accounting for 32.3 percent.
Concluding the press conference, Hien said the election of deputies to the 14 th NA and the People’s Councils for 2016-2021 has been a success, ensuring democracy and fairness in a legal, economical manner and becoming a true festival of all people.
Following the announcement of results, the National Election Council will consider and deal with any complaints in line with the law and verify the qualifications of elected deputies who will report to the 14 th NA’s first meeting, he said.-VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
At the press conference (Source: VNA)
