The same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui ThanhSon also extended congratulations to Annalena Baerbock on her appointment as ForeignMinister of Germany./.
Regarding the fact that this year’s election of deputies to the NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is held two months earlier than usual, a representative of the Vietnamese community in South Africa said that as Vietnam enters a new stage of development with many major goals, organising the election earlier is a proactive and strategic move.
Based on the two countries' traditional friendship, fraternal solidarity, equal partnership and mutual trust, PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested Angola provide additional crude oil and gas supplies for Vietnam.
Local authorities are currently compiling and verifying election data before submitting their reports to the council, which will meet on on March 22 to review the figures and announce the official election results, Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the NA and President of the Vietnam National Election Council, said.
PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the foreign affairs, defence and public security ministries of both countries to play a more proactive role in unceasingly strengthening political trust and mutual understanding between the two Parties, countries and peoples, and in making full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the 3+3 strategic dialogue.
Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed the Chinese ministers’ joint visit and the inaugural “3+3” dialogue mechanism, stressing its importance in strengthening political trust, enhancing strategic cohesion, and promoting the stable development of Vietnam–China relations.
Chairing the fourth meeting of the NA Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term in Hanoi on March 16, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is also Secretary of the NA Party Committee, said the legislature must play a pivotal role in building and perfecting development institutions as Vietnam enters a new stage of strong, comprehensive and sustainable development.
The National Election Council is scheduled to meet on March 22 to review the data and announce the official election results.
The decision to hold the election two months earlier than usual represents not merely a technical adjustment but a historic and well-considered step, reflecting long-term vision in building, consolidating and operating the state apparatus, said Tran Thang, an aeronautical engineer and commentator in the US.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Ana Karina Rojo Pimentel, a congresswoman from the Labour Party (PT) of Mexico and Chairwoman of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies’ Welfare Committee, said the new representatives will help further strengthen the legislature’s role in policymaking and national development orientation.
According to Cuong, as the Southeast Asian country aspires to become a high-income developed nation in the new era, legislative diplomacy must serve as an institutional pathfinder.
The 3+3 Strategic Dialogue mechanism is important for implementing high-level common perceptions and promoting the role of key agencies in advancing Vietnam–China relations as well as sectoral cooperation in various fields, thereby enhancing political trust and contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.
During a working session with the Hai Phong Party Committee on March 16, Party General Secretary To Lam urged the northern city to sustain high, long-term growth closely tied to modernisation, green transition, digitalisation, and better life quality.
Voters and the business community demand above all a unified, forward-looking legal framework, which resolves near-term frictions while anchoring sustained progress. NA and People's Council deputies must sustain their role as an effective bridge between constituents and authorities, converting grassroots input into meaningful policies.
Dr. Oleg Ghermanovich Rumyantsev from the Russian Federal Bar Association, who is also head of the working group in charge of drafting Russia's Constitution, said the elections mark a new step forward in Vietnam’s institutional development.
Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice President of the Union of Vietnamese Organisations in Russia, underscored the significance of advancing the election schedule by two months to promptly consolidate personnel work following the CPV’s 14th National Congress, describing the move as a timely and strategic decision that helps translate the congress’s objectives into action without delay.
According to the ministry, the visit took place as Dong led a high-level Chinese defence delegation to attend the first meeting of the Vietnam–China strategic dialogue at the foreign, defence and public security minister level, as well as the 17th session of the Vietnam–China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.
Vietnam has been widely recognised by the international community for its stable socio-political environment, an increasingly complete legal framework and expanding opportunities for private sector development. Combined with an extensive network of trade relations with major economies, these factors help position Vietnam as a reliable partner in international cooperation and support its long-term strategy for sustainable socio-economic growth.
Looking ahead, the National Assembly will continue to shoulder major responsibilities and face new challenges. It will pursue comprehensive reforms to enhance its legislative, supervisory and decision-making capacity on key national issues
Early election also serves as an important test to select capable deputies suited to the new governance model, helping policies reach citizens and overseas communities more efficiently. For overseas Vietnamese in Laos, stable and proactive leadership arrangements at home strengthen confidence and support sustained bilateral cooperation.