Hanoi, March 13 -- The upcoming election of deputies to Vietnam's 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure will mark an important milestone in the country's political life and contribute to its long-term development goals, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has said. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the March 15 election, the ambassador described the event as a significant political occasion that enables Vietnamese voters to exercise their democratic rights by selecting capable and qualified representatives to serve at both central and local levels.

The election, she noted, will help further consolidate and refine the organisational structure of Vietnam's po...