Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s first session entered the second working day on July 21 under thechair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
In the morning, lawmakers adopted resolutions on theelection of NA Secretary General, Chairperson of the Council for EthnicAffairs, heads of NA Committees, and State Auditor General. The posts wereelected via secret ballots.
They also heard NA Secretary General Bui Van Cuongpresenting a proposal on the legislature’s 2022 supervision programme. Theproposal gained a high consensus among participants.
A report on results of the approval of personnel for theposts of Vice Chairperson of the Council for Ethnic Affairs, Vice Chairpersonsof NA committees, and members of the NA Standing Committee was also presented.
In the afternoon, Chairman of the NA Law Committee HoangThanh Tung presented a proposal on the law and ordinance building programme for2022 as well as adjustments to the 2021 law and ordinance building programme. Opinionsrevolving around the topic highly agreed with the proposal.
On July 22, the NA will convene a plenary sitting to hearreports on socio-economy; the State budget; feedback and recommendations ofconstituents and people submitted to the session; and a socio-economicdevelopment plan for 2021-2025. The sitting will be broadcast live.
The legislators will then hear a proposal asking for the NA’sapproval of the 2019 State budget final settlement and an audit report on the finalsettlement.
After that, the National Assembly will privately listen tothe Government's report and the NA's verification report on the Government'sstructure for the 2021-2026 term and discuss the issue in groups.
In the afternoon, the NA will discuss in groups regardingthe socio-economic and state budget matters as well as the socio-economic developmentplan for 2021-2025./.
Politiburo member and Chairman of the 14th National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue was elected as the Chairman of the 15th tenure during the first session of the 15th legislature in Hanoi on July 20.
The 15th National Assembly elected Vice Chairmen and members of the Standing Committee of the legislative body in the afternoon of July 20, the first day of the first session of the 15th legislature.
The 15th National Assembly elected the General Secretary, Chairpersons of the NA Council for Ethnic and NA committees and the State Auditor General in the morning of July 21, as part of the on-going first session of the 15th legislature.
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.
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
