At a working session with MoJ in Hanoi on April 8, he said the organistional and operational structures of judicial agencies from central to grassroots levels have been completed and justice officials have increased in number and qualifications. He expressed his hope that the judicial sector will continue to strive for judicial reform.

Mr Triet pointed out that the process of international integration has provided both difficulties and opportunities so the sector should grasp the opportunities to overcome the difficulties.

The Party and State determined to build a socialist law-governed State, said Mr Triet, adding that fulfilling this task will require drastic judicial reform, in which the MoJ must play an important role. The MoJ should learn from the experience of international friends, M Triet suggested.

He also urged the MoJ to do more to help the public understand the law to refine its organizational structure to maximize operational efficiency, and to improve its handling of civil cases to ensure citizens’ rights.

MoJ Minister, Ha Hung Cuong gave briefs on judicial activities in 2009, such as designing standardized legal documents, organising the first lawyers congress and establishing the Vietnam Lawyers Federation. Judicial administration has been reformed to be more responsive to businesses, organizations and private citizens.