The Editorial Board of the Committee on Drafting Amendments to the 1992 Constitution convened its eighth meeting in Hanoi on July 25 to comment on opinions of National Assembly (NA) deputies to the alternative legal draft.

Addressing the event, NA Vice Chairman and Vice Director of the drafting committee Uong Chu Luu said at the fifth session of the 13th NA, deputies generally reached a consensus on matters of principle, the nature of the political system and the State regime as mentioned in the draft.

However, he pointed out that different ideas on several issues remain, including the role and position of economic sectors, the organisation of local administration apparatus and independent institutions, including the Constitutional Council.

Luu asked the board to continue working on the best option to submit to the legislature.

Head of the board Phan Trung Ly said in the light of public and lawmakers’ feedback, the board and experts outlined contents of the draft amendments for debate at this meeting.

The meeting will last until July 26.-VNA