Concluding the 34th session of the NA Standing Committee, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasised that the bills and draft resolutions relate to many sectors and receive much attention of voters nationwide.

The Deputy PM appreciated the effective implementation of the 2012 MoU on cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice and the RoK’s Ministry of Government Legislation.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính emphasised the need to continue making breakthroughs to improve institutions and formalise the Party's views and guidelines.

The leader stated Việt Nam hopes to step up and expand joint work with each ASEAN member country within the framework of bilateral cooperation, especially in potential areas to meet development needs and for mutual benefits and prosperity of the sides involved.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ emphasised the need to address challenges and the importance in applying the 'Constitution of Oceans' - a comprehensive legal document that regulates all maritime activities of countries which is an important basis for the implementation of the UN goal on the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources.

President Tô Lâm said at the third meeting of the Steering Committee, reviewing 40 years of Đổi mới (Renewal), that it was time to promote the intellect of experts, scientists, managers and people from all walks of life.

The permanent mission of Vietnam to the United Nations Office, World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva opened a photo exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Việt Nam.

Germany ranks 18th out of the 143 countries and territories investing in Việt Nam, while Việt Nam is also one of Germany’s biggest trade partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and fifth in Asia.

The two sides should coordinate in carrying out the agreement on economic cooperation, striving to bring bilateral trade turnover to US$18 billion by 2028.

Regarding vital tasks in the future, the key leaders stressed that besides opportunities and advantages, there are and will be many difficulties and challenges to face.

During the resistance war, tens of thousands of diaries, letters, personal belongings which were artifacts of Vietnamese soldiers were collected on the battlefields, and most of the originals have been destroyed.

Scholars and experts urged the international community and individual countries to prioritise this vital aspect of childhood through dedicated policies and programmes.

During a reception on Tuesday for General Secretary of the United Left Movement (MIU) Party and Minister of Regional Integration Policies of the Dominican Republic Miguel Mejia, Minister Sơn highly valued the Dominican Republic's government for appointing a resident ambassador to Việt Nam in 2022 and opening its embassy in the country last year.

Mai Phan Dũng, who is Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, highly valued a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Director-General on promoting social justice.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has requested the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment coordinate with other ministries and sectors to supplement and complete the draft decree on land reforms, ensuring consistency, uniformity and to avoid conflicts with other laws within the legal system.

Vice Chairman Hoan said Việt Nam always sees Russia as a leading important partner.

Cambodian inspection minister expressed a desire for the college to continue training Cambodian inspection officials in the future.

Việt Nam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations.

President Tô Lâm and Chinese Ambassador to Việt Nam Xiong Bo spoke highly of the recent strong progress in the bilateral relations, especially since the two countries reached consensus in elevating the ties and building a Việt Nam- China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance

The NA’s Standing Committee had a debate on the major issues in the adjustment of the draft Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety.