Many business leaders and experts in fields like health care, education and law were also elected.
The directive was issued during a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Hà Nội on Friday morning, where officials discussed social housing policies and related issues.
The visit will be made at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Vietnamese Ambassador highlights political milestones, economic ambitions at Buenos Aires gathering
The request follows the Prime Minister’s signing on Tuesday of Directive No. 08/CT-TTg on organising the first sessions of People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-31 tenure, alongside measures to further improve the quality and efficiency of two-tier local government operations.
Most opinions support the necessity of issuing the resolution via an expedited procedure to institutionalise the Party's policy and create a proactive legal basis for early warnings and national interest protection.
Welcoming the delegation’s practical and effective visit, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed that the EU is a leading important partner in Việt Nam’s foreign policy.
Secretary of the Fangchenggang municipal Party Committee Huang Jiang briefed the ministers on the port's transformation from a wartime logistics hub to a modern open foreign trade facility. She expressed hope that the exchange activities would reinforce border and maritime security and stability while advancing bilateral cooperation and wider international linkages.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm wrote an article titled 'The National Festival and the Great Responsibility Before the People'.
Announced in early March, US Trade Representative's investigation is said to look into acts, policies and practices relating to structural excess capacity and production in the manufacturing sectors of 16 economies, including Việt Nam.
Both European countries have strategic partnerships with Việt Nam, with frequent bilateral exchanges across different sectors.
No Vietnamese citizen is discriminated against on the basis of religion or belief. The activities of religious organisations are fully guaranteed in accordance with the legal regulations, said foreign ministry spokeperson Phạm Thu Hằng.
In his closing remarks, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn noted that the session takes place at a pivotal transitional moment between two legislative terms, shortly after the successful election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure.
General Phan Văn Giang, Minister of National Defence, arrived in China on Thursday to take part in the 10th Việt Nam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange.
The draft law comprises two articles, focusing on amending and perfecting the functions and tasks of representative agencies to encompass new areas of cooperation, legal development and enforcement.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called on the two countries to swiftly and effectively put in place reached agreements and commitments, and promptly finalise an action plan implementing the Strategic Partnership framework.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed that strategic technologies must directly serve the goals of raising productivity and economic competitiveness, forming new industries, and securing technological autonomy in key sectors.
Since the beginning of the year, authorities have launched legal proceedings in 1,151 new cases involving 2,367 defendants.
