People go by boat at a flooded area in Sindh province of Pakistan. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) 
During his stay, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will co-chair the The 17th meeting of the Vietnam–China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation with his Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung.
Speaking at the event, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said the inspection and supervision aim to comprehensively evaluate the leadership and direction of the Standing Board of the municipal Party Committee in implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the election scheduled for March 15, the ambassador highlighted Vietnam’s political stability and the positive public atmosphere surrounding the election.
According to the professor, the activities of the 15th NA and People’s Councils at all levels during the 2021–2026 tenure have been conducted effectively and successfully.
In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the election scheduled for March 15, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi said the election marks an important milestone in Vietnam’s development trajectory as it takes place at a moment when the country is entering a new phase of policy priorities and institutional reforms that will shape its next stage of development.
Ensuring that State power truly belongs to the people, with the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam serving as the decisive factor, remains the guiding principle for organising the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.
All these efforts converge to create the significance of the national election day. Though small, each ballot carries the weight of civic responsibility. By selecting the right representatives and placing trust wisely, voters contribute to building a National Assembly and People’s Councils capable of making important decisions for the country and localities in the new tenure.
PM Pham Minh Chinh proposed that Thailand consider facilitating stable fuel supply for Vietnam’s civil aviation sector, thus contributing to socio-economic stability and development, as well as bilateral trade and tourism.
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung stressed that ASEAN members should prioritise maintaining energy supplies for one another, particularly oil and gas, and make effective use of cooperation agreements with partners, including Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, to diversify energy sources.
In reality, the capacity and effectiveness of Vietnam’s legislative body have been clearly demonstrated through major policy decisions that have contributed to maintaining political stability, promoting economic growth and enhancing the country’s standing in the international arena.
The two sides discussed cooperation in French-language education in the Southeast Asian country, ways to encourage young people to choose French, and the development of French-speaking human resources, including language training for civil servants and for Vietnamese military and police personnel participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The events are being organised in implementation of the common perceptions reached by the leaders of the two countries' Parties and States.
afeguarding security and public order to guarantee the successful organisation of the National Assembly and People's Council election is the top task of the People’s Public Security forces in the early months of 2026.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The March 15 election is a major political event for the country, providing an opportunity for voters nationwide to exercise their right to choose exemplary and capable representatives who will truly reflect the will and aspirations of the people in the state’s decision-making bodies.
Dr Julia Roknifard, senior lecturer in international relations at Taylor’s University in Malaysia, shared her assessment of the role of Vietnam’s highest legislative body in promoting economic development and strengthening multilateral cooperation amid a rapidly changing global landscape in in an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Kuala Lumpur.
Although living abroad, many Vietnamese in Israel remain deeply engaged with political developments in their home country, with a particular focus on the upcoming election. They anticipate a democratic, transparent process that will result in the election of deserving representatives.
Vietnam and China share advantages such as social stability, progressive development thinking, safe environments and complementary strengths in socio-economic development. Both countries are described as successful development models within the socialist system.
According to Nguyen Duc Thang, Executive Committee member of the Germany–Vietnam Association and President of the October Arts Club, the 16th National Assembly election continues Vietnam’s electoral tradition dating back to the 1946 General Election and subsequent milestones in parliamentary development. Selecting capable, responsible and visionary representatives will help reinforce democratic foundations, ensure the people’s right to mastery, and enhance the effectiveness of the country’s highest state authority.
The Lao Ambassador voiced her confidence that Vietnam’s new-tenure National Assembly and People’s Councils would continue to deepen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, while enhancing policy oversight and creating favourable conditions for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.
