Put the interests of the nation and people above all else.

Having gone through nearly 80 years of formation and development, the Vietnamese National Assembly has affirmed its role as the highest representative body of the people, representing the interests, aspirations, and right to self-governance of the people.

January 6, 1946, is a historic day in the memory of the entire nation, when for the first time, Vietnamese people, from cities to rural areas, regardless of background, class, religion, or gender, cast their votes to elect the National Assembly . And thus, the first National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was born.

At that time, the country had just gained independence and faced numerous difficulties. However, under the leadership of the Party, headed by President Ho Chi Minh , the Vietnamese people from North to South held the first nationwide general election, opening a new chapter in the nation's democratic history. Particularly in the South, the election took place amidst fierce bombing by the enemy. In many places, the people had to shed their blood to exercise their right to freedom and democracy.

At the first session of the Vietnamese National Assembly, the image of President Ho Chi Minh raising his ballot will forever remain a sacred symbol of national unity and the aspiration to build a state "of the people, by the people, and for the people." From those difficult early days to the present, the Vietnamese National Assembly has always been the embodiment of the spirit of national unity, a place where the will, aspirations, and desires of the people are expressed throughout the revolutionary periods.

Throughout history, the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation has strived to contribute to the overall achievements of the National Assembly and to the development of the country and Ho Chi Minh City. Over the years, the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation has brought together many exemplary elected representatives, including high-ranking leaders, leading experts, intellectuals, businesspeople, and religious representatives, enabling the delegation to provide multifaceted and insightful perspectives on major issues facing Ho Chi Minh City and the country.

Representing Ho Chi Minh City, the "megacity" and leading economic , educational, scientific, technological, and innovation hub of the country, with a large population and a young, dynamic workforce, the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation not only serves as a bridge to convey the thoughts and aspirations of the city's voters to the National Assembly, but also demonstrates a strategic vision and aspiration for national-level development, with a high sense of responsibility for the common good of the country and the nation.

Many opinions and proposals from the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly delegation in the National Assembly have paved the way for major policy decisions on strong decentralization and delegation of power to special urban areas; special financial mechanisms; removing obstacles to public investment; administrative reform; digital transformation; social security policies; poverty reduction, etc.

One of the most memorable achievements of the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation was its active participation in summarizing Resolution 54 of the National Assembly and developing Resolution 98 on piloting some specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City. This is an important milestone, clearly demonstrating the role of the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation in contributing to and shaping policies for the sustainable and breakthrough development of Ho Chi Minh City.

2025 marks a significant milestone in the process of reforming the state apparatus in accordance with the spirit of the 13th National Congress of the Party, as the three National Assembly delegations of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau merge into the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation. Building on the 80-year tradition of the Vietnamese National Assembly and continuing President Ho Chi Minh's ideology of a state "of the people, by the people, and for the people," the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation enters a new phase with a greater responsibility than ever before.

Eighty years – a long enough journey to clearly demonstrate the steadfastness, creativity, and continuous innovation of the National Assembly in the country's democratic journey. Facing the unpredictable changes in the global situation, the National Assembly continues to innovate with a consistent spirit: constructive, proactive, and for the people. When the people feel they are listened to, adequately represented, and fully reflected in every important national decision, only then will the National Assembly truly win the hearts of the people and fulfill its role as elected representatives.

From the first ballots in 1946 to the dynamic, responsible, and profound National Assembly we see today, it is a testament to a political system that always places people at the center, a state of the people, by the people, and for the people, as President Ho Chi Minh once advised and hoped.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dat-loi-ich-quoc-gia-dan-toc-len-tren-het-post807351.html