(VOVworld) – The National Assembly deputies have discussed revision to the 1992 Constitution and a draft resolution on the amendment public consultation.

The revisions amend 9 articles clarify the status, role, and leadership of the Party, strengthen protections and respect for human rights, and create a constitutional foundation for international cooperation, defining national rights and responsibilities. Tran Minh Dieu, a deputy from Quang Binh province, says " The government’s power belongs to the people. This is an important concept. The Party’s platform and resolution make this a guiding principle of the revision process.  The people exercise their power through the National Assembly and the People’s Councils, which are elected by the people to represent their will and aspirations and remain responsible to the people."

The revisions include amendments on human rights and fundamental civil rights and duties, and reinforces the power of the President to command the people’s armed forces and to be the President of the National Defense and Security Council.

The revision will be made public to collect opinions from January 2^nd to March 31^st. The Committee on revising the Constitution will summarize deputy and voter opinions and will submit a revised constitution to the NA for approval at the 6^th session next year.