The 15th National Assembly (NA) convened its first session in Hanoi on July 20 morning. (Photo: VNA) The session is being broadcast live on channels of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV1),Vietnam Television (VTV), and NA television.
Prior to the meeting, leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Frontand NA deputies paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum.The lawmakers also laid wreaths at the Heroic Martyrs’ Monument in Hanoi.
Following the opening remarks by Chairman of the 14th NA Vuong Dinh Hue, PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong delivered a speech at the session.
Tran Thanh Man, Vice Chairman of the 14th NA and deputy head of the NationalElection Council, then presented a report reviewing the elections of deputiesto the 15th legislature and all-level People’s Councils for 2021-2026.
Another report on the verification of eligibility of deputies to the 15th NAwas also tabled for discussion.
During the session, the legislative body will elect and approve leadershippositions of State agencies, and mull over reports on socio-economicdevelopment and other major issues.
Deputies at the first session (Photo: VNA) It will elect State President, Prime Minister, ViceState Presidents, Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, and ProsecutorGeneral of the Supreme People's Procuracy.
The NA will also decide the structure and number of Cabinet members, and ratifythe appointment of Deputy PMs, Ministers and other Cabinet members, along withthe list of Vice Chairperson and members of the Council of National Defence andSecurity (if any), and the appointment of judges of the Supreme People’s Court.
After the elections, the NA Chairperson, State President, Prime Minister, ChiefJustice of the Supreme People’s Court will take the oath of office.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee is scheduled to present a reportgathering opinions of voters sent to the first session.
The legislature will also consider and adopt resolutions on the programme onlaw and ordinance building in 2022, the 2022 supervision programme, and theestablishment of a group in charge of thematic supervision.
In his opening remarks, Hue highlighted the elections of deputies to the 15thNA and all-level People’s Councils for 2021-2026, saying the voter turnout of99.6 percent has reflected the public’s high sense of responsibility and trustin the Party and State.
The success of the elections has also demonstrated the strength of the greatnational unity bloc, he stressed.
Pointing out difficulties and challenges facing the country amidst the fourthwave of COVID-19 outbreaks, he urged deputies of the 15th NA to uphold theirsense of responsibility and raise initiatives to help the legislature improveits operational quality and efficiency.
The success of the first session will create important premise and momentum forlegislative activities in the 15th tenure, he said.
The meeting is scheduled to last until July 31./.
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