The National Election Council is scheduled to meet on March 22 to review the data and announce the official election results.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasised that the two sides should further enhance strategic cohesion to ensure cooperation produces concrete results that benefit both nations.
Trần Thắng, an aeronautical engineer and commentator in the US, said that moving closer to a modern governance model is an inevitable trend to enhance national competitiveness and economic resilience.
Professor Toshiro Nishizawa of the University of Tokyo said parliamentary cooperation constitutes a meaningful component of the broader bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Lê Hoài Nam, head of the liaison board of the Vietnamese community in South Africa said that as Việt Nam enters a new stage of development with many major goals, organising the election earlier is a proactive and strategic move.
Việt Nam and China held the first ministerial 3+3 Strategic Dialogue on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Public Security in Hà Nội to deepen cooperation, boost political trust and enhance coordination on security, development and regional issues.
Hải Phòng should form an advanced industrial ecosystem by selecting quality investors, technologies, and strategic supply chains, said Party General Secretary Tô Lâm.
The election results and the list of elected provincial-level people's council deputies will be announced by March 25.
Lào Cai Province which was the first locality to complete voting, finishing at 5.45pm, and together with Huế were two of the country’s 34 provinces and centrally governed cities to record 100 per cent voter turnout.
Vietnamese Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung suggested both sides further encourage result-oriented cooperation between localities, strengthen tourism links, strive to increase the numbers of tourists visiting each other, and foster cultural ties.
Media organisations from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, Russia, Cuba and Western countries carried reports on the event.
The Azerbaijani Ambassador expressed confidence that Việt Nam’s new National Assembly will continue to make valuable contributions to the comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, including through enhanced parliamentary diplomacy.
NA and people’s council deputies must have strong political and moral qualities, professional competence, proven execution ability and a genuine commitment to public service. They must therefore serve as exemplary figures of integrity, responsibility and dedication to national interests and citizens’ well-being.
Five out of 34 provinces and cities recorded turnout rates close to 100%, led by Tuyên Quang at 99.86 per cent, Lào Cai 99.81 per cent, Lạng Sơn 99.3 per cent, Điện Biên 99.23 per cent and Lai Châu 99.2 per cent.
The figure was drawn from rapid reports submitted by 34 provinces and cities across the country.
This election marks a clear step forward in digital transformation, with technology platforms deployed synchronously to ensure information is transmitted quickly, accurately and securely, said top legislator Trần Thanh Mẫn.
To date, no casualties or property damage involving Vietnamese citizens in Israel has been reported.
Across Việt Nam, authorities organised mobile ballot boxes to help voters who could not reach polling stations still take part in the country’s great election day while ensuring the voting process followed regulations.
