National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn and a group of full-time female lawmakers and high-ranking female officials from the NA Office and the Institute of Legislative Studies at a meeting in Hà Nội on Tuesday. —VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất

HÀ NỘI — National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn met with a group of full-time female lawmakers and high-ranking female officials from the NA Office and the Institute of Legislative Studies in Hà Nội on Tuesday, ahead of the 94th founding anniversary of the Việt Nam Women’s Union and Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20).

With nearly 50 million women constituting 50.1 per cent of the national population and a labour force participation rate of 78.2 per cent, Việt Nam stands out globally for its high female political participation. The election for the 15th NA and the People's Councils for the 2021-26 tenure saw a historic milestone, with 151 women being elected as deputies or 30.26 per cent of the total, a record high since the 11th legislature.

In his address, NA Chairman Mẫn lauded the remarkable contributions made by NA agencies and Office, including full-time female lawmakers, senior female officials, public servants, and staff of the NA Office and the institute.

He underlined the critical role these women play in shaping the nation's legislative agenda and called for continued dedication and active involvement as the 15th NA's 8th session is scheduled to open on October 21.

Mẫn urged the participants to build on their achievements and proactively engage in NA activities in which, he said, focus on giving opinions serving the NA's consideration and approval of draft laws, resolutions, as well as issuance of mechanisms and policies.

Nguyễn Thuý Anh, Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Social Affairs and Chairwoman of the Việt Nam Female Deputies Group of the 15th legislature, highlighted the group's impact since its establishment in 2008. She said female deputies have remained closely connected with their voters, conveying public concerns and aspirations to the NA while affirming their roles through various activities. These include law-building, supervision, decision-making on critical national issues, diplomacy, charity, welfare, and socio-cultural activities, which garnered recognition both at home and abroad.

She expressed her gratitude for the support from the NA Chairman and other leaders, which continues to inspire female deputies to amplify women's voices. As they navigate the evolving demands of NA activities, these women serve as a vital bridge linking the NA with the people they represent, she said. — VNS