General Secretary To Lam chaired a meeting with generations of National Assembly deputies through the periods.

Overview of the conference. Photo: Thuy Nguyen

Attending the conference were comrades: former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; President Luong Cuong; Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man; former National Assembly Chairman: Nguyen Sinh Hung; Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan; Tran Cam Tu, Politburo member, Standing member of the Secretariat.

Also attending were comrades: Pham The Duyet, former Standing Member, Standing Member of the Politburo, former Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; former Politburo members, former Standing Members of the Secretariat: Phan Dien, Le Hong Anh, Tran Quoc Vuong; Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; comrades Politburo members, former Politburo members, Party Central Committee Secretaries, former Party Central Committee Secretaries, Party Central Committee members, former Party Central Committee members, leaders, former leaders of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front, departments, ministries, branches, central agencies and more than 1,900 National Assembly deputies of different periods.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man awarded the "For the Cause of the Vietnamese National Assembly" Medal to Party and State leaders who are National Assembly deputies.

At the conference, delegates listened to former National Assembly deputies speak, expressing their emotion at being able to attend this meaningful meeting in the joyful atmosphere of the whole country celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This is also the first time the National Assembly has organized a meeting of National Assembly deputies from different periods, towards the 80th anniversary of the first General Election to elect the National Assembly of Vietnam (January 6, 1946 - January 6, 2026).

Former National Assembly deputies recalled profound memories of the National Assembly's journey of construction, innovation and development, shared valuable experiences, gave frank and enthusiastic opinions on a number of issues and affirmed their trust in the strategic policies and innovation decisions of the Party and State in the new development stage of the country.

Speaking at the conference, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that together we remember beloved President Ho Chi Minh and our predecessors who opened the way for independence and freedom; remember the heroic martyrs, compatriots and comrades who sacrificed for the Fatherland. It is from these great sacrifices that we have a State of the people, by the people and for the people, with a National Assembly - the highest representative body of the people, where the intelligence, will and aspirations of the nation are crystallized.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presented General Secretary To Lam with the medal "For the cause of the Vietnamese National Assembly".

On behalf of the Party and State leaders, General Secretary To Lam respectfully sends his warm regards and deep gratitude to the veteran revolutionaries and National Assembly deputies of all periods, who have gone through a long part of the history of our National Assembly, through challenging periods of the country, and are shining examples of spirit, intelligence, integrity, and devotion to the Fatherland and the people. You are the “treasures” of parliamentary memories, the “living libraries” of Vietnamese legislation.

The General Secretary stated that, looking back over 80 years, the development path of the Vietnamese National Assembly has been a steadfast, creative and constantly innovative journey. Since the historic General Election on January 6, 1946, the first democratic election in the history of our country, the National Assembly has resolved the most important issues of the country: Approving the Constitution, establishing the legal foundation for an independent state; deciding on major guidelines and policies; supremely supervising the activities of the State apparatus; and at the same time, through parliamentary foreign affairs, contributing to raising the country's position in the international arena.

Having gone through two long wars of resistance, unifying the country, building and defending the Fatherland, entering the process of innovation and deep integration, the National Assembly has always accompanied the nation, is the place where important decisions in accordance with the will and aspirations of the people are democratically discussed, carefully approved, and resolutely implemented. Each law and each resolution bears the mark of sweat, effort, and collective intelligence of many generations of delegates; it is the crystallization of trips to the grassroots, living with the people, breathing with the people and many days of discussion.

From the aspiration for independence to the aspiration for power, from the truth “Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom” to the goal of striving for “Vietnam to be strong, prosperous, happy, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world powers”, we are on a journey that extends our aspiration. On that journey, the National Assembly must be one step ahead in terms of institutions; must dare to pave the way, dare to repair the way, dare to decide on difficult issues, new matters, and unprecedented fields.

General Secretary To Lam

The General Secretary affirmed that the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an opportunity to review the past and illuminate the future. From the aspiration for independence to the aspiration for power, from the truth "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom" to the goal of striving for "a strong, prosperous, happy Vietnam, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world powers", we are on a journey that extends our aspirations. On that journey, the National Assembly must be one step ahead in terms of institutions; must dare to pave the way, dare to repair the way, dare to decide on difficult issues, new tasks, and unprecedented fields. In the context of fierce strategic competition, complex climate change, and breakthroughs in science and technology, we must "go with the times", even "take shortcuts", "go ahead to pave the way" in specific fields.

General Secretary To Lam speaks at the conference, Photo: Thuy Nguyen

Sharing some achievements and some orientations for the country's development in the coming time, especially striving to successfully implement the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and preparing to successfully organize the 14th National Party Congress, the General Secretary hoped that the delegates, even though they have retired or have changed jobs, will continue to accompany, contribute their minds, hearts, plans and efforts to the National Assembly, the Party and the people, and inspire the current and future generations.

The General Secretary affirmed that he believes that with its glorious tradition, steadfast political will, collective intelligence, aspiration for innovation and spirit of serving the people, the Vietnamese National Assembly will continue to be worthy of the people's trust, a vivid embodiment of the socialist rule-of-law State, and an important driving force to promote the country's rapid and sustainable development.

On behalf of the National Assembly Party Committee, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man respectfully accepted the instructions of General Secretary To Lam at the meeting.

The National Assembly Chairman emphasized that looking back at the 80-year history after independence, through many difficult, arduous and challenging periods, under the wise leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the entire Party, people and army together with compatriots and soldiers nationwide have achieved great and historic achievements in all fields.

Accompanying the nation, the National Assembly has constantly innovated, affirming its position and role as the highest representative body of the people, the highest state power body of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, leaving important marks, great achievements, and historical significance. Contributing to that common achievement are the intellectual dedication, courage, enthusiasm, and high responsibility of generations of National Assembly deputies of all periods.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the conference. Photo: Thuy Nguyen

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that the National Assembly will continue to implement the Party's policies, listen to the opinions of voters, people and businesses; accompany the Government, closely coordinate with relevant agencies, effectively carry out the work of law-making, supreme supervision, and decide on important issues of the country.

The National Assembly will further promote the spirit of innovation, creativity, democracy and solidarity; promptly institutionalize the Party's resolutions, put the Party's policies into practice; in the immediate future, actively contribute to the Party Congresses at all levels and the 14th National Congress of the Party; prepare for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term; organize practical activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first General Election to elect the National Assembly of Vietnam, January 6, 2026.

On this occasion, honoring the contributions of National Assembly deputies through the periods, on behalf of the National Assembly Standing Committee, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presented General Secretary To Lam with the "For the cause of the Vietnamese National Assembly" medal.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man also awarded the "For the Cause of the Vietnamese National Assembly" Medal to National Assembly deputies who are leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front.

Previously, General Secretary To Lam and delegates visited the photo exhibition "Vietnam's National Assembly - 80 years of inheritance and development". The exhibition introduces the formation and development process of the Vietnam National Assembly through revolutionary periods; contributes to widely disseminating to voters and people about the position, role and mission of the National Assembly in the cause of building a prosperous, civilized and happy Vietnam; at the same time, honors the contributions of generations of National Assembly deputies in the cause of serving the Fatherland and the People.

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