National Assembly Session Addresses Law Amendments and Highway Completion
The 16th National Assembly convened its second session to review major legislative projects, including proposed amendments to the Law on International Agreements and the Criminal Procedure Code.
Draft Legislation and Judicial Reforms
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, acting on behalf of the prime minister, presented the revised draft Law on International Agreements. Concurrently, the chair of the National Assembly’s Committee on National Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs delivered a verification report on the same measure. Lawmakers also examined a draft resolution concerning a pilot mechanism for the recovery and disposal of assets tied to non-conviction-based crimes, following presentations by the Director of the Supreme People’s Procuracy and the chair of the Committee on Law and Justice.
Ho Chi Minh Highway Construction Review
The legislature evaluated the execution of National Assembly Resolution No. 66/2013/QH13, which dates back to November 29, 2013. The Minister of Construction submitted a summary report on completing the investment and construction activities for the two-lane Ho Chi Minh Highway. The chair of the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment reviewed these documents alongside a draft resolution aimed at officially concluding the targets outlined in Resolution No. 38/2004/QH11 and Resolution No. 66/2013/QH13 concerning the highway’s investment policy.
Socioeconomic Plans and Budgetary Discussions
Delegations broke into groups during both the morning and afternoon sessions to debate fiscal and developmental targets. Discussions centered on the implementation of the 2026 socioeconomic development plan alongside projections for 2027. Lawmakers additionally reviewed the execution of the 2026 state budget, estimates for 2027, the central budget allocation plan, public investment plans through 2026 and 2027, and the final state budget accounts for 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the proposed asset recovery mechanism?
The proposed National Assembly resolution establishes a pilot framework for recovering and disposing of assets linked to crimes without requiring a prior criminal conviction.
Which 2013 resolution governs the Ho Chi Minh Highway project?
Resolution No. 66/2013/QH13, adopted on November 29, 2013, sets the investment policies for constructing the two-lane highway.
What budget years were reviewed during the committee discussions?
Delegates evaluated the final state budget accounts for 2025, current implementation for 2026, and estimates and allocations for 2027.