At a session of the 15th National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The15th National Assembly’s first session wrapped up in Hanoi on July28 after nine days of sitting, three days earlier than schedule.
The legislature decided toadd the issue of COVID-19 prevention and control to the session’s Resolution, creating a legal foundation for the Government andPrime Minister to more actively and flexibly direct the pandemic fight.
At the meeting, GeneralSecretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trongdelivered a speech to the legislature, which highlighted orientations to helpthe NA continue renewing and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of itsactivities.
The NA issued 29Resolutions, including 17 resolutions on organisation and personnel, 11thematic resolutions, and one general resolution on the firstsession. They also considered reports reviewing the implementation ofplans and measures.
The legislature affirmedthat under the leadership of the Politburo and the Party Central Committee’sSecretariat and the directions of the NA and relevant units, the elections ofdeputies to the 15th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the2021-2026 tenure have been a success.
Lawmakers decided on thenumber of the members of the NA Standing Committee, organisation structure ofthe Government and the number of Cabinet members.
They also elected andapproved the appointment of 50 high-ranking State leaders and four Judges ofthe Supreme People’s Court.
Under the session’sResolution, the NA affirmed that the entire political system, armed forces,people and business community joined efforts to overcome difficulties andchallenges, curb the COVID-19 pandemic and fulfill socio-economic developmentand State budget tasks.
Amid the complicateddevelopments of the pandemic, the NA asked the Government, PM, ministries,agencies and localities to actively grasp realities, continue adopting moredrastic and effective measures to control the outbreak, cut the costs of conferencesand domestic and foreign working trips by ministries, agencies and localitiesby at least ✨a half, and save this year’s regular spending by additional 10percent./.
The 15th National Assembly has adopted a Resolution approving the Prime Minister’s proposal on the reappointment of Pham Binh Minh, Le Minh Khai, Vu Duc Dam and Le Van Thanh as Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2021-2026 tenure.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) passed a resolution ratifying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s proposal on the appointment of 18 ministers and four other members of the Government for the 2021-2026 tenure during its ongoing first session on July 28, with a majority of “yes” votes.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 28 evening presided over a ceremony to announce and hand over the State leader’s appointment decisions to members of the Government for the 2021-2026 term.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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 a session of the 15th National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
