Vietnam is pushing forward with institutional reforms to improve the effectiveness of its government apparatus, a key focus of the ninth extraordinary session of the National Assembly, which opened on February 12 in Hanoi.

After the opening session, NA deputies held group discussions on the Law on Organization of the National Assembly and the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents, both under revision.

Speaking with the Ho Chi Minh City delegation, President Luong Cuong highlighted that this National Assembly term has been unique, with multiple extraordinary sessions. However, he stressed that these sessions are necessary to resolve bottlenecks and advance national development. He noted that efforts to streamline the state apparatus under Resolution 18 have been underway for more than eight years but have yet to deliver the expected results.

“The Politburo and the Secretariat have met and reported to the Central Committee, setting the goal that restructuring must lead to a more effective and efficient system. If the reorganized apparatus is not better than the old one, then there is no point,” the State leader stated.

He emphasized that improving the effectiveness of the government system requires removing institutional barriers. The review of Resolution 18 involves more than 5,000 legal documents, including 200 laws that need amendments. This session of the National Assembly will focus on four key laws: the Law on Organization of the National Assembly, the Law on Organization of the Government, the Law on Organization of Local Governments, and the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents. Five related resolutions will also be considered.

The President pointed out three strategic breakthroughs that are critical to national progress: institutions, human resources, and infrastructure. However, he acknowledged that these areas still face major challenges, especially in institutional reform.

Regarding economic growth targets, he set a goal of at least 8% growth by 2025 and a sustained double-digit rate from 2026 onward. He stressed that institutional reforms are essential to achieving this, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, the country's leading economic hub.

“If Ho Chi Minh City grows by just 1%, it can be equivalent to other provinces growing by several percentage points. Therefore, I hope delegates will clearly identify obstacles so that the city can accelerate, make breakthroughs, and take off, becoming the most dynamic economic driver in the nation,” the President said.

He also outlined national development goals for the period leading up to 2045, emphasizing that progress must go beyond economic growth to include improvements in quality of life.

The State leader said that in developed countries, life expectancy is at least 80 years, whereas in Vietnam, it is just over 74. Beyond GDP growth, improving living standards is essential. While the past focus was on having enough to eat and wear, the goal now is to enjoy a better quality of life.

Party conference evaluates state apparatus streamlining gains

VOV.VN - The Politburo and the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam organized a national conference in Hanoi on December 1 to concretise the results of the implementation of Resolution 18-NQ/TW of the 12th Party Central Committee in 2017 regarding the renewal and restructuring of the political system.