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According to Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Chief Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and Peoples Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term marks an important milestone in Vietnams development process. Download Chief Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi - Photo: VGP Sharing with the Government Electronic Newspaper, Ms. Ramla Khalidi said that the election takes place at a time when the country is entering a new phase with policy priorities and institutional reforms that will shape the next stage of development. Therefore, the XVI National Assembly will play a key role in promoting legislative and institutional reforms to open up new growth drivers and maintain Vietnams impressive socio-economic development achievements. The election also takes place when Vietnam enters the sprint phase of implementing the Socio-Economic Development Strategy for the period 2021-2030, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the goal of becoming a country with high average income by 2030. The next phase of the National Target Programs is expected to continue to consolidate this reform and growth momentum. The role of transforming priorities into a legal framework. UNDPs Chief Resident Representative recommends that, to maintain high growth in the long term, Vietnam needs to strongly improve labor productivity, quality of human resources, as well as infrastructure and modern digital infrastructure systems, especially in the global context. increasingly volatile. Accordingly, main priorities include developing high-quality human resources; promote science, technology and innovation; strengthen the development of the private economic sector; and modernize strategic infrastructure, including digital, transportation and logistics infrastructure. Upgrading industries and promoting digital transformation will also play an essential role in maintaining Vietnams development momentum. RELATED NEWS Ambassadors perspective: National Assembly elections open up expectations for a new stage of Vietnams development Localities ready for election day Recent foundational resolutions such as Resolution 57-NQ/TW and Resolution 68-NQ/TW have set the direction for a growth model based on innovation. National The new session will play a central role in transforming these priorities into effective legal frameworks, financial mechanisms and supervision activities, Ms. Ramla Khalidi shared. In addition, by building a favorable legal ecosystem and linking public investment with innovation priorities, the National Assembly can help fully unleash the potential of the private economic sector--a key factor for creating jobs, improving productivity, promoting green transformation and enhance global competitiveness. The National Assembly will also consider a number of important legislative initiatives, including the Law on Marriage and Family, the Law on Adoption, amendments to the Civil Code and Penal Code, as well as the Law on International Treaties. These reforms will have a profound impact on both the development process and the daily lives of people, thereby affirming the importance of a solid legislative agenda, linked to peoples needs and oriented to the future. At the same time, the quality of the legislative process remains decisive. Ensuring policy-making is participatory, transparent, and inclusive, with broad citizen consultation and appropriate safeguards--including personal data protection--will contribute to public trust and policy effectiveness. Diversity also contributes to improving the quality of policy making. Promoting inclusive and sustainable development in Vietnams new legislative term According to Ms. Ramla Khalidi, the current candidate list has the highest number of women running for election ever and for the first time has a candidate with a disability, showing that the National Assembly is increasingly aiming for more representation. Equally important is ensuring that development policies are inclusive and people-centered. By strengthening social policies and promoting equal opportunities for women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, the legal system can help ensure that Vietnams development achievements benefit everyone and that no one is left behind. The legislative agenda also provides an important opportunity for Vietnam to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and climate-resilient development model. Stronger legal frameworks will help translate national commitments on climate action, biodiversity protection and green growth into concrete policies, guide investment and implementation. This includes expanding renewable energy, promoting circular economy solutions, strengthening climate resilience in agriculture and infrastructure, protecting ecosystems such as forests and mangroves, and addressing environmental challenges such as air pollution--an increasing problem today. further affects public healthng and the quality of urban life. By integrating these priorities into the legal system, Vietnam can better align socio-economic development with the long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, while protecting livelihoods, public health and economic stability. As Vietnam enters a new legislative term, UNDP commits to continue accompanying the Government, National Assembly and Vietnamese people in promoting inclusive and sustainable development. Through partnerships in the areas of human development, effective governance, climate action, environmental protection and innovation, UNDP is ready to support Vietnam in achieving its development goals, while ensuring that progress benefits all people and no one is left behind, Ms. Ramla Khalidi emphasized./.Thuy Dung
