NA is not only the highest organ of state power but also the common home of the people’s representatives, entrusted with the noble responsibility of listening to the people, speaking for the people and protecting their legitimate interests, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said.

The “priceless asset” of the Việt Nam–Laos relationship was nurtured by Presidents Hồ Chí Minh, Kaysone Phomvihane, and Souphanouvong, and has been preserved and strengthened by generations of leaders and people of both countries.

The Party leader further advocated for an overhaul of the State’s reward and emulation system to boost motivation and public contribution in the new era.

Inspired by the idea of three concentric circles, the exhibition space symbolises the strength of the great national solidarity, where the Party’s will, the people’s heart, and the mission of the legislature converge and harmonise.

The visit made by Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee to Việt Nam takes place at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975–2025). It is expected to consolidate political trust, deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and promote more practical and effective bilateral cooperation.

Addressing the ceremony, Vietnamese Consul Nguyễn Thanh Tân reaffirmed that Việt Nam and Cambodia are close neighbours bound by “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability.”

Việt Nam has completed procedures to officially join a regional cooperation mechanism of ASEAN maritime law enforcement forces, opening opportunities to enhance understanding and multilateral cooperation, including those between Việt Nam and Indonesia.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính ordered that the opening ceremony of the National Achievements Exhibition must be staged as a “feast of art” that serves as the highlight of the ceremony.

On regional and international issues, the two sides stressed the importance of multilateralism, equality, and balanced interests among nations as prerequisites for peace and stability.