Hanoi, April 24 -- Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that after 12 days of active and urgent work marked by a spirit of innovation and scientific thought, the first session of the 16th-tenure National Assembly (NA) has officially concluded.

The session, closed on April 24, accomplished a wide range of key tasks, including consolidating the State apparatus and electing senior leadership positions in accordance with the Constitution and laws.

It also institutionalised major policies into legislation to follow the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, while deciding on urgent and strategic tasks in socio-economic development, national defence-security and foreign affairs.

Facing new national demands, t...