National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan delivers the opening speech at the meeting (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – A draft report on the work of the 14th National Assembly was at the centre of attention at the NA Standing Committee’smeeting on March 15, which highlighted the contribution of the legislature to the overall success of the country in the past tenure.
Thedraft report, presented by the NA Secretary General and Chief of the NA OfficeNguyen Hanh Phuc, said the 14th legislature has inherited experiencefrom previous tenures to perform well in the past five-year tenure amidst greatchanges in the situation in the world and the region, while the country’sposition and strength have greatly enhanced after 35 years of Doi Moi(renewal).
The NA has promoted and improved the quality of law-making work,creating a synchronous legal foundation for the rapid and sustainabledevelopment of the country, the people’s well being, national independence, sovereignty andsecurity, and international integration.
In the past 10 sessions during the tenure, the NA adopted 72laws, two ordinances and various resolutions containing legal norms. Many lawsare the first in the related fields, which have great, comprehensive and deepeffects on socio-economic life and demand of reality. Many resolutions borebreakthrough significance, creating the needed legal corridor for reforming theorganization of apparatus, stimulating socio-economic development and addressingshortcomings and obstacles.
Besides, many international trade agreements, conventions andagreements have been ratified by the NA, contributing to completing the legalframework for international integration while ensuring national interests.
During the 14th tenure, the legislature’s supervisionwork received due attention, producing higher effectiveness that was appreciatedby voters and the public.
The 14th NA also made many important decisions onmajor policies with great impacts on national socio-economic life and developmentin mountainous and ethnic minority areas.
External relations of the NA also contributed greatly to thesuccess of external affairs of the Party and the State, helping maintain apeaceful and stable environment for national construction, defence anddevelopment and elevate the country’s position in the international arena.
The draft report also noted that the 14th NA had asuitable model of organization and continuously reformed its operationalmethods, while ensuring the Party’s leadership and close bonds with voters aswell as effective coordination with other agencies, which are factors helpingit leave behind deep imprints.
Participants of the committee agreed that the 14th tenure was a success, with missions assigned by the Party, voters and people excellentlycompleted, contributing to the overall success of the country.
Also at the meeting, a draft report on the NA Standing Committee’swork in the 14th tenure and preparations for the NA’s 11th session were tabled for discussions. The 11th session is slated toopen on March 24 and end on April 8./.
