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Phan Kiên Cường, Deputy Director of the Việt Nam Economic and Trade Development Consulting Centre (Vicendeti), identified four strategic pillars needed to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation and elevate legislative diplomacy in support of Việt Nam’s development goals during the next term.

Vice President of the Việt Nam – Malaysia Business Association Nguyễn Thị Thanh Vân pointed to a fundamental shift in legislative mindset, from regulatory control toward development facilitation, focusing on dismantling institutional bottlenecks.

Professor Mukhia said the 15th NA for the 2021–2026 tenure has been widely recognised for its proactive, reform-oriented and development-facilitating approach rather than a purely administrative role.

The 17th meeting provides an opportunity for the two sides to comprehensively review progress in bilateral cooperation since the previous session and further implement high-level common perceptions.

With the election of deputies to Việt Nam’s 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term concluded, attention is turning to expectations for the newly elected legislature. International experts have shared their views on the achievements of the previous term and priorities for the years ahead.

Historian Dương Trung Quốc offers insights into the development of Việt Nam’s National Assembly elections and their close connection to the country’s evolving political system.

Việt Nam's election plays a vital role in ensuring political stability, bolstering governance capacity and accelerating national development during a critical transitional phase.

Dr. Chheang Vannarith, Deputy Secretary-General and Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Cambodian National Assembly said the election is an important event in the country’s ongoing process of intensive and substantive reforms, in which the NA plays a key role in promoting reform and development.

Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun stressed that the 16th National Assembly will play a pivotal role in further refining the legal framework and advancing the country’s international commitments.

Dr Nguyễn Hồng Sơn highlighted important improvements, including the regulations allowing overseas Vietnamese to own property in Việt Nam and amendments to the Law on Nationality, which have had positive impacts on the Vietnamese community abroad.

The vote plays a vital role in ensuring political stability, bolstering governance capacity and accelerating national development during a critical transitional phase.

Việt Nam has taken a number of effective steps to promote women’s political participation, offering valuable lessons for other countries, said UN Women in Việt Nam's country representative Caroline Nyamayemombe.

Moving the 2026 election forward is a practical decision to ensure high‑level personnel changes are made as quickly as possible, so that nothing delays the implementation of the 14th Party Congress’s ambitious agenda, said the Australian diplomat.

Female leaders speak to Việt Nam News reporter Thu Trang about the role, position and political participation of Vietnamese women on the occasion of the election for 16th National Assembly.

Việt Nam News reporter Khánh Dương speaks to Dr Hoàng Tú Anh, director of the Center for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population and chair of Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Network in Việt Nam, about the increasing proportion of female candidates in this year’s general election and its significance.

Dr. Carolus Wimmer, President of the Venezuela - Vietnam Friendship House expressed his belief that, with broad public consensus and the long-standing tradition of national unity, the upcoming election will usher in a new legislative term that is dynamic and effective, capable of building on previous achievements and helping Việt Nam move forward steadily on its journey of development and international integration.

Pakistani Ambassador to Việt Nam Kohdayar Marri said Pakistan expects that after the election, relations between Pakistan and Việt Nam will continue to grow, becoming stronger and more effective in the years ahead.

Việt Nam aims to become a developing country with upper-middle income by 2030 and a high-income developed country by 2045, he noted, adding that elected bodies will play a vital role in helping turn these aspirations into reality.