Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo (Photo: Chinese Embassy in Vietnam) Hanoi (VNA) - Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo hasaffirmed the political significance of the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure,scheduled for May 23, in an interview granted recently to the Vietnam NewsAgency.
The ambassador noted that Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hadpersonally chaired a conference on election work and closely directedpreparations, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had travelled tomany localities such as Hai Phong city and Tuyen Quang and Quang Ninh provincesto inspect preparations.
He added that in ministries, agencies, and localities, officials andpeople have actively engaged in the political consultation process.
The ambassador stressed that as socialist countries under the leadershipof their Communist Parties, China and Vietnam always pursue a people-centreddevelopment path, consistently develop socialist democracy with their owncharacteristics and ensure citizens’ right to mastery.
He noted that candidates for the 15th NA election in Vietnam comefrom all walks of life and professions, which shows a high degree ofrepresentativeness, citing that ethnic minorities account for one-fifth and women45 percent; higher than in previous elections.
The ambassador noted that Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hadpersonally chaired a conference on election work and closely directedpreparations, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had travelled tomany localities such as Hai Phong city and Tuyen Quang and Quang Ninh provincesto inspect preparations.
He added that in ministries, agencies, and localities, officials andpeople have actively engaged in the political consultation process.
The ambassador stressed that as socialist countries under the leadershipof their Communist Parties, China and Vietnam always pursue a people-centreddevelopment path, consistently develop socialist democracy with their owncharacteristics and ensure citizens’ right to mastery.
He noted that candidates for the 15th NA election in Vietnam comefrom all walks of life and professions, which shows a high degree ofrepresentativeness, citing that ethnic minorities account for one-fifth and women45 percent; higher than in previous elections.
At a polling station in Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi (Photo: VNA) The sound preparations reflect the CPV’s consistentleadership, citizens’ right to mastery, and national governance in line withthe law, he said.
With Vietnam making an all-out effort to fight COVID-19,Ambassador Xiong Bo hailed the country for using information technology in theelection to ensure that it will take place in a safe and orderly manner.
He expressed a belief that the elections will be asuccess, and Vietnamese voters will choose deputies with moral virtue, talent,and professional expertise to ensure the implementation of the Resolution of the13th National Party Congress and fulfill the targets set by theCongress.
The ambassador also spoke highly of the friendship andcooperation between the legislatures of China and Vietnam.
He recalled the visit to China by NA Chairwoman NguyenThi Kim Ngan in July 2019, during which she was received by and held talks withChinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, Chairman of theStanding Committee of the National People’s Congress Li Zhanshu, and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political ConsultativeConference Wang Yang.
The ambassador said during themeetings, both sides reached important common perception on the exchange ofexperience on national governance and enhancing cooperation between law-making bodies.
He vowed to continue working topromote exchanges between the two legislatures, contributing to the developmentof the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership./.
VNA
