The presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) convened the 14th conference in the 7th tenure in Hanoi on May 15 in preparation for a major forthcoming congress.

The VFF, an umbrella for social-political organisations, is tasked with building national unity, protecting people's legitimate interests and fostering friendship and cooperation between Vietnamese people and those around the world.

VFFCC President Nguyen Thien Nhan said that during the function, the presidium will discuss the committee’s structure for its eighth tenure (2014 - 2019) and draft amendments to VFF regulations.

Reports at the session show that 95 percent of VFF’s chapters at district level have held congresses and 12 meetings at provincial level will be organised this May.

Nhan said in the coming time, the VFF will renovate its operations by promoting the role and contribution of its member organisations to better ensure the legitimate rights and interests of the Vietnamese people.-VNA