Hanoi, April 24 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) concluded on April 24 morning after 12 days of urgent and serious working, completing all agenda, and marking a solid beginning for the new tenure, Vice Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Van Hien has stated.

Speaking at a press briefing organised after the closing ceremony of the session, Hien noted that the session was conducted in a scientific, reform-oriented and highly responsible manner, contributing to laying an important institutional and personnel foundation for the 16th NA term.

At the opening sitting of the first session, Party General Secretary To Lam delivered a key address outlining strategic orientations for the 16th legislature in the cou...