HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The 16th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam opened its first session on Monday morning in the capital city of Hanoi.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam said that the session will focus on institutionalizing the resolution of the 14th National Congress of the CPV, while creating a legal and institutional foundation and policy impetus for the country.
Lam expressed his expectation that the 16th NA for the 2026-2031 term will fulfill the important responsibilities entrusted by the party, the state and the people, contributing to the realization of the aspiration of building a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilized and happy Vietnam, and steadily advancing toward socialism.
The first session of the 16th National Assembly will conduct high-level appointments for the state apparatus, while considering and approving eight draft laws and one resolution, according to an announcement released at a press conference on the tentative agenda of the session. ■