Vietnam’s general elections have grabbed attention of global and regional media outlets which highlighted the event’s importance to the country, the special circumstances of the elections and the role of the new legislature to the national development.

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.

VOV.VN - “ Up to now, it can be assessed that the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and the People's Councils at all-levels for the 2021 to 2026 term has taken place successfully," has said Bui Van Cuong, Secretary General of the National Assembly.

VOV.VN - Many senior leaders alongside more than 69 million voters across the nation on May 23 morning began to cast their votes to choose suitable members to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all-levels for the 2021-2026 term.

VOV.VN - The nation has voiced its support for a fully political solution led and owned by Libyans, whilst calling for the promotion of the political process in Libya.

VOV.VN - The strategic partnership between the nation and Australia, which was established in 2018, is set to serve as a solid foundation to boost trade-investment relations between both sides.

VOV.VN - The nation welcomes the start of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and hopes that it can be carried out and mantainied, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has called for the Government and stakeholders in Sudan to promote the transition process in line with provisions in the Peace Agreement signed on October 3 of last year, including the increased participation of women and young people.

The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City opened the “Italian Routes” photographic exhibition introducing the Italian mountains and mountaineering on May 20 at the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts.