Cultural, human, and social development has yielded positive results and progress in many aspects.

On the afternoon of December 11th, after 40 days of continuous, urgent, and serious work, with a scientific, innovative, and highly responsible spirit, the 10th Session of the 15th National Assembly completed all the planned contents and programs and held its closing session.

Attending the closing session were: General Secretary To Lam, former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; Politburo member and President Luong Cuong; Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; former Politburo member and former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; Politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man; former Politburo member and former Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Van An; former Politburo member and former Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan; Politburo member and Standing Secretary of the Party Central Committee Tran Cam Tu; former Standing Committee member and former Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Pham The Duyet; former Politburo member and former Standing Secretary of the Party Central Committee Le Hong Anh; former Politburo member and former Standing Secretary of the Party Central Committee Tran Quoc Vuong; Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Bui Thi Minh Hoai.

General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Standing Member of the Party Central Committee Tran Cam Tu, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai, and National Assembly delegates attended the closing session of the 10th National Assembly.

Representing the National Assembly were: Politburo member and Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Van Chien; and the Vice Chairmen of the National Assembly : Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Duc Hai, General Tran Quang Phuong, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Le Minh Hoan, and Vu Hong Thanh.

Also attending the closing session were: members and former members of the Politburo; Secretaries and former Secretaries of the Central Committee of the Party; Vice Presidents and former Vice Presidents; Deputy Prime Ministers and former Deputy Prime Ministers; former Vice Chairmen of the National Assembly, former members of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; as well as members of the Central Committee of the Party, leaders of central departments, ministries, agencies, and organizations; and leaders of localities…

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivered the closing remarks at the 10th Session.

At its 10th session, the National Assembly passed 51 laws and 39 resolutions, creating a legal framework for the new phase.

In his closing remarks at the session, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stated that at the 10th session, the National Assembly considered, discussed, and voted to approve 51 laws and 39 resolutions, including 8 normative legal resolutions. This represents a very large volume of legislation, accounting for nearly 30% of the total number of laws and normative resolutions issued during the entire term. The laws and resolutions passed both promptly meet practical requirements and create a legal framework for the new period.

Along with legislative and supervisory work, the National Assembly has considered and decided on many strategic issues of great importance. In particular, this session saw a thorough and comprehensive review of the work of state agencies during the 2021-2026 term; consideration and decision-making on personnel matters in accordance with Party regulations and State laws; and careful discussion of draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Party, contributing intellect, dedication, and ideas to the country's development towards the goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and high middle income by 2030, when the Party celebrates its 100th anniversary; and becoming a developed country with high income by 2045, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Scenes from the closing session of the 10th Session.

The 15th National Assembly made extraordinary efforts, adapted flexibly, and acted decisively.

Looking back over the past five years, the Speaker of the National Assembly shared that the National Assembly is pleased to have overcome countless difficulties and challenges. From the beginning of the term, the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in a very complex manner, causing serious consequences. The National Assembly had to hold online meetings under social distancing conditions, with many National Assembly deputies having to quarantine and wear masks during meetings. Towards the end of the term, the entire country suffered successive natural disasters, storms, and floods, causing heavy losses of life and property for the State and the people; the country also had to face complex and unpredictable developments in the region and the world.

Against this backdrop, together with other agencies in the political system, under the leadership of the Party, the National Assembly has made extraordinary efforts, adapted flexibly, and acted decisively, maintaining unity and achieving quite comprehensive results in the fields of constitutionalism, legislation, supreme supervision, decision-making on important national issues, and parliamentary diplomacy; contributing to ensuring: macroeconomic stability; controlling inflation, budget deficits, and public debt indicators; consistently maintaining a high trade surplus; achieving positive results and progress in many aspects of cultural, human, and social development; improving social security and people's lives; continuously strengthening national defense and security; elevating foreign relations and international integration; and achieving many very important results in the fight against corruption, waste, and negative phenomena, and in building the Party and the political system.

Scenes from the closing session of the 10th Session.

"In particular, the 15th National Assembly amended and supplemented several articles of the Constitution. The National Assembly proactively reformed its thinking in lawmaking, actively and promptly institutionalized the Party's policies into law, affirming its pioneering role in institutional reform; promoting the application of digital technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence; and for the first time, successfully organized two forums on law and supervision," the National Assembly Chairman emphasized.

Alongside this, the National Assembly has enacted many important laws on perfecting the socialist rule of law; streamlining the organizational structure and reorganizing administrative units; combating corruption, waste, and negative practices, especially in the fields of finance and budget, culture and society, health and education, ensuring social security; resources and environment; science and technology; innovation and digital transformation; national defense and security, foreign affairs, and international integration…, creating an important foundation for our country to enter a new era of development.

Delegates attending the closing session of the 10th Session

Expeditiously implement all laws and resolutions passed by the National Assembly in a coordinated manner.

At the 10th session, the final session of the 15th National Assembly term, on behalf of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Chairman of the National Assembly respectfully thanked the National Assembly deputies, the National Assembly's agencies, and the National Assembly delegations for their positive, dedicated, and tireless contributions, utilizing every minute to discuss and debate frankly and profoundly; listening to and reflecting on the aspirations and wishes of the people as well as pressing practical issues to propose realistic and fundamental solutions, placing the interests of the people at the center of all decisions, and promptly resolving obstacles and difficulties.

"There have been times when the content was extensive, complex, unprecedented, documents were sent late, and deadlines were tight, but the National Assembly deputies were always willing to share and empathize. I hope that this spirit will continue to be strongly promoted, and that regardless of their position, the deputies will always stand alongside the cause of national development," the National Assembly Chairman shared.

On this occasion, on behalf of the National Assembly, the Speaker of the National Assembly also expressed his most sincere and profound gratitude for the valuable trust and support of the entire people and voters nationwide; respectfully thanked the timely and close leadership of the Central Committee of the Party, the Politburo, the Secretariat, and the General Secretary; the coordination and shared responsibility of the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy, the State Audit Office, the Party Building Committees, the Central Party Office, the Presidential Office, the Government Office; relevant localities, agencies and organizations; the cooperation and assistance of international friends; the dedication and responsibility of the advisory and support staff; and the companionship of news agencies and the press... which helped the National Assembly fulfill its important responsibilities in the past term.

Scenes from the closing session of the 10th Session of the 15th National Assembly.

The Chairman of the National Assembly stated that, immediately after this session, the entire political system will continue to strive to achieve outstanding results to celebrate the 14th National Congress of the Party; to celebrate the 11th National Emulation Congress; to meticulously prepare for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term; and to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first general election to elect the Vietnamese National Assembly. In the immediate future, the National Election Council, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and relevant agencies will proactively and closely coordinate to promptly implement the plan according to the issued schedule; thoroughly review the legal framework, processes, and procedures to ensure the election strictly adheres to the law, is democratic, transparent, and disciplined.

"The National Assembly requests the Government, ministries, sectors, and localities to urgently and comprehensively implement the laws and resolutions passed by the National Assembly, determined to successfully achieve the growth target and the goals and tasks of socio-economic development, ensuring national defense, security, and foreign affairs for the period 2026-2030; and to better care for the lives of the people, especially in areas severely affected by natural disasters, storms, and floods," the Chairman of the National Assembly stated.

The Chairman of the National Assembly also noted that the tasks and requirements of the country in the new development stage demand that the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army highly promote the spirit of patriotism, the aspiration for development, the strength of the people, and the great national unity; strongly innovate thinking; and implement strategic decisions synchronously and effectively.

The National Assembly, its agencies, and its members should strive, make greater efforts, and demonstrate higher determination, daring to speak, act, and take responsibility for the people and the country, making a significant contribution to ushering our nation into a new era – an era of national progress, for a strong, prosperous, civilized, and happy Vietnam.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/phat-trien-van-hoa-con-nguoi-va-xa-hoi-dat-ket-qua-tich-cuc-nhieu-mat-tien-bo-20251211162200708.htm