National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the delegation of NA deputies of Hau Giang met with voters from the Mekong Delta province on July 1 following the conclusion of the 15th NA’s seventh session.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (centre) meets with voters (Photo: VNA)
Hau Giang (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the delegation of NA deputies of Hau Giang met with voters from the Mekong♈ Delta province on July 1 following the conclusion of the 15th NA’s seventh session.
Voters expressed their satisfaction with the outcomes of the session, praising the NA's flexible and effective work in promptly addressing pressing social issues, stabilising prices and controlling inflation.
Chairman Man noted that the seventh session featured the most extensive legislative agenda since the beginning of the current tenure, with numerous bills and draft resolutions across various fields of public concern being considered and passed. Personnel work was also carried out rigorously in accordance with the Party regulations and State laws.
Regarding socio-economic performance, he reported that GDP growth reached 6.42% in the first half, a relatively high figure in the region. The total State budget revenue exceeded 1 quadrillion VND (41.6 billion USD) during the period, equating to 60% of the annual plan and representing a 15.7% increase year on year. Additionally, the total export-import turnover reached 368.53 billion USD, up 15.7% annually. Foreign direct investment attraction saw significant growth, with newly registered capital reaching the highest level in the past five years.
The NA leader said with drastic Government direction, he is optimistic that the economy would continue to grow in the latter half of the year.
Acknowledging the challenging tasks for the remaining half of this year, he underscored the importance of fully implementing resolutions of the Politburo, Party Central Committee, National Assembly, and NA Standing Committee while maintaining unity, solidarity and democracy; effectively building the Party and political system.
Every citizen and family was also urged to contribute to the national construction and defence.
On the occasion, he called for timely removal of difficulties faced by investors and businesses, continued efforts against corruption and negative practices, and strengthening of discipline and strict adherence to the law.
The NA Chairman also answered voters' questions on several issues of public concern, including electricity prices and delayed payment of social insurance premium./.
Members of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on May 15 discussed a report on results of supervision over the responses to voters’ opinions and requests sent to the sixth session of the 15h NA, a report on NA’s ombudsman affairs to April, and a draft report summarising voters’ ideas sent to the NA’s seventh session.
Rising prices of essential goods, the shortage of drugs and medical equipment, and corruption are among the issues of voters’s concern, according to a report presented to the National Assembly (NA) by President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on May 20, the opening day of the 15th legislature’s seventh session.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
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Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
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