May 23 marked an important milestone in Vietnam’s development when over 69 million voters cast ballots to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.

Foreign news agencies and media outlets on May 23 ran articles highlighting Vietnam’s elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term, which were declared to be a success despite complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure was a comprehensive success as it took place democratically and in line with legal regulations, said Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

The Prime Minister has asked ministries, agencies and People’s Committees at all levels to raise the high sense of responsibility and pay great attention to preparations for the general elections, slated for May 23.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has written an article titled “Some theoretical and practical issues on socialism and the path towards socialism in Vietnam,” on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh’s 131st birthday (May 19) and general election (May 23).

VOV.VN - The Hanoi capital has prepared itself for a range of scenarios in order to rise to the ongoing threats, including from potential COVID-19 outbreaks, to ensure that the upcoming general election on May 23 takes place in a smooth manner.

VOV.VN - As many as 69,198,594 eligible voters are expected to go to the polls on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and grassroots-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.

Preparations for the May 23 general elections have so far been basically completed in a thorough, comprehensive and synchronous manner, said Chief of the Office of the Ministry of Public Security Lieut Gen To An Xo.

More than 200 photos and documents featuring the development of the National Assembly of Vietnam are being displayed at the Southeastern Armed Forces Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) is due to dismiss chairperson Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on March 30 ahead of electing a new head during its current session which is underway in Hanoi.