Ninth National Assembly Session to Discuss Matters of Significant Importance: Leading Lawmaker's Statement
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National Assembly Gears Up for Key Sessions, Focusing on Reforms and Growth
HÀ NỘI - In a suite of significant sessions slated to commence on May 5 and run through June 30, the National Assembly (NA) is steeling itself for hard-hitting discussions to amend the Constitution, revamp the political system, and drive socio-economic growth. National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mãn recently emphasized the urgency and gravity of the upcoming proceedings, underscoring the need for deputies to exercise foresight, wisdom, and unwavering responsibility in their collective endeavors.
During a meeting with the Standing Board of the NA's Party Committee and heads of NA deputies' delegations of provinces and centrally-run cities, Mãn highlighted the importance of the 15th NA's 9th session as it seeks to expedite the implementation of the Party Central Committee, Politburo, and Secretariat's resolutions, particularly those from the 11th plenum. Notably, the session will concentrate on amending and supplementing the Constitution and relevant laws to establish a favorable framework for development, tackle bottlenecks, stimulate resource mobilization, and back decentralization and delegation of authority among localities nationwide.
With regards to changes in the Constitution, the proposed amendments will target eight out of the 120 articles, with a completion deadline set for June 30, allowing them to become effective starting July 1. Mãn underscored the necessity of balancing speed with caution, ensuring the public opinion collection process is diligent and conscientious.
On the agenda are discussions on the restructuring of the political system's organizational apparatus, administrative unit reforms, and the setup of two-level local administration. Mãn summoned deputies to embark on meticulous analysis and collaborate in generating constructive, insightful contributions to these monumental initiatives, which carry historic importance for the nation's development trajectory.
In recent times, these policy endeavors have garnered widespread public backing and endorsement, pronounced Mãn.
Moving forward, the session will delve into issues concerning socio-economic development, the state budget, and other critical matters pertaining to the nation. Năm urged all deputies to engage in rigorous scrutiny of the Government's reports, offer unbiased, comprehensive appraisals, spot shortcomings, and suggest practical, achievable solutions, especially those centered on upgrading science and technology, digital transformation, and innovation, as well as achieving a targeted economic growth rate of 8% or higher in 2025.
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National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn chaired a conference between the Standing Board of the NA's Party Committee and heads of NA deputies' delegations of provinces and centrally-run cities. VNA/VNS Photo
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- The National Assembly, set to begin key sessions from May 5 to June 30, is preparing for intense discussions aimed at revising the Constitution, modernizing the political system, and promoting economic growth.
- During the 15th National Assembly's 9th session, deputies will strive to expedite the implementation of the Party Central Committee, Politburo, and Secretariat's resolutions, focusing particularly on amending and supplementing the Constitution.
- To amend the Constitution, the proposed changes will target eight out of the 120 articles, with a deadline for completion on June 30 and implementation starting July 1.
- The National Assembly Chairman, Tràn Thanh Mân, emphasized the need for careful balance between speed and caution in the public opinion collection process during these sessions.
- The agenda includes discussions on the restructuring of the political system's organizational apparatus, administrative unit reforms, and the setup of two-level local administration, which bear historic significance for the nation's development.
- Deputies are encouraged to conduct thorough analysis and contribute constructively to these initiatives, focusing on areas such as upgrading science and technology, digital transformation, and innovation to achieve an economic growth rate of 8% or higher in 2025.
- Before moving forward with discussions on socio-economic development, the state budget, and other critical matters, deputies are called upon to scrutinize the government's reports, offer unbiased assessments, identify shortcomings, and propose practical solutions.
- The government's AI and space policies, along with reforms in laws regarding war and general news, are expected to be part of the comprehensive policy-and-legislation discussions during the National Assembly sessions.
