Hanoi, March 9 -- The standing boards of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee and the Government Party Committee convened a conference in Hanoi on March 9 to discuss agenda for the 16th NA's first session.

The event was co-chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

The first session, to be divided into two phases, is scheduled to open on April 6 and close on April 25. Lawmakers will consider matters related to organisational structure and personnel work, legislative tasks, and several issues concerning supervision, socio-economic development, and state budget.

Tight coordination key to success

PM Chinh, who also serves as Secretary of the Government Party Committee, called for continued close colla...