Prime Minister, ministers take floor at National Assembly session
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and six ministers fielded questions raised by lawmakers at the 10th ongoing session of the 13th National Assembly in Hanoi on November 18.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang at the Q&A session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and six ministers fielded questions rais𒊎ed by lawmakers at the 10th ongoing session of the 13th National Assembly in Hanoi on November 18.
The Government leader accounted for issues of NA deputies and constituents’ interests such as the socio-economic performance so far this year, the socialist-oriented market economy, the implementation of the 2030 UN Agenda on sustainable development, the multidimensional poverty reduction, and labour-related matters in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
He also explained the Government’s plans of action amidst the complicated developments in the East Sea, including sovereignty disputes, and the relations between Vietnam and China.
Questions posed to the Minister for Natural Resources and Environment focused on the issuance of land use right certificate in Hanoi and measures to handle law violations in this field.
The Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs was asked to explain the adjustments of pensions, while the Minister of Science and Technology was grilled on the development and effective application of high technology in economic development and agriculture
The Minister of Construction was queried about the management and the issuance of construction permit for multistory buildings in urban areas, as well as the wastefulness and losses of State capital in capital construction.
NA deputies’ questions to the Minister of Planning and Investment focused on investment using capital from the State budget and Government bonds; and incentives for small and medium sized enterprises.
Deputies also raised questions for the NA Chairman about a number of procedures in the NA’s operation.
The unprecedented Q&A session with the presence of all government members was broadcast live on national television and radio and other mass media to allow constituents nationwide to follow.
In the afternoon, the NA discussed contentious points in the draft Law on the Organisation of Criminal Investigation Agencies.-VNA
All Government members were present at the National Assembly in an unprecedented question-and-answer session on November 16, at which deputies are free to ask questions on any issues.
Three Deputy Prime Ministers and 13 ministers were grilled about the issues within their remit during a question-and-answer (Q&A) session of the National Assembly’s ongoing 10 h sitting on Nov. 17.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s performance at the live televised question and answer session at the 10th meeting of the 13th National Assembly on November 18 satisfied many voters nationwide.
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The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
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Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
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The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
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At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
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Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang at the Q&A session (Photo: VNA)
