Third central-level consultative conference adopts list of candidates for upcoming election
The third consultative conference held by the Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee in Hanoi on April 16 adopted a final list of 205 eligible candidates nominated by central agencies and organisations for the upcoming election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly.
President of the VFF Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Election Council Do Van Chien speaks at the third consultative conference in Hanoi on April 16 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The third consultative conference held by the Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee in Hanoi onApril 16 adopted a final list of 205 eligible candidates nominated by central agencies and organisations for the upcomingelection of deputies to the 15th National Assembly.
A number of reports were delivered to the conference on the outcomes ofmeetings collecting voter opinions on the nominees at their places of work and intheir neighbourhood.
Chairing the conference, President of the VFF Central Committee and ViceChairman of the National Election Council (NEC) Do Van Chien said the secondconsultative conference on March 19 compiled a preliminary list of 205 candidatesnominated by central agencies for the 15th NA election.
They are among 1,083 candidates running for seats in the legislature,which also include 888 people nominated by local organisations and units and 75self-nominated candidates. The ratio of candidates to deputies now stands at2.19.
The VFF Central Committee has sent working groups to check on preparationsfor elections in a number of cities and provinces, explore certain challengesthese localities are facing in making preparations for the elections, and propose timely solutions.These issues were put on the table at a virtual meeting hosted by the VFFCentral Committee on April 15.
Chien said the third consultative conference is very important for theelection as it is the last of its kind that establishes a final list ofeligible candidates for submission to the NEC.
♑ He also took the occasion to urge Vietnamese people nationwide toactively engage in voter meetings, talks, and seminars held by the VFF andlocal administrations, and vote at the elections on May 23, to exercise theirrights and fulfill duties as citizens./.
The organisation of the upcoming elections must accord with law, bring into play democracy, and ensure equality, subjectivity, and transparency, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told the Standing Board of the Party Committee and the Election Council of northern Hai Phong city on April 13.
A delegation of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee and the National Election Council (NEC) led by NA Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man on April 14 inspected preparations for the elections of deputies to the 15th legislature and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure in the Mekong Delta province of Long An.
Besides meetings with voters, campaigning on the mass media is an important way to ensuring fairness among all candidates, said Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Ngo Sach Thuc.
Many provinces and cities nationwide held the third consultation conferences to finalise the lists of candidates for the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.
The Standing Boards of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees of provinces and cities nationwide held their third consultation conferences on April 16 to finalise lists of candidates for the election as deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and members of all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.
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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.
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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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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.
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President of the VFF Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Election Council Do Van Chien speaks at the third consultative conference in Hanoi on April 16 (Photo: VNA) 
