(VOVWORLD) - Chinese Professor Mei Liang spoke highly of the outcomes and vision outlined at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam as well as the crucial role of Vietnam’s next National Assembly.
 Professor Mei Liang of the Center for Southeast Asia Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University |
In an interview with the Voice of Vietnam on Thursday, Professor Mei of the Center for Southeast Asia Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University said the Congress has opened a new phase in Vietnam’s process of renewal and development. As the first legislature formed after the Congress, the 16th National Assembly will play a crucial role in implementing the country’s development goals, tasks and vision set out at the event.
The 14th Party Congress not only set out ambitious socio-economic goals but also placed higher expectations on the new National Assembly deputies, particularly in their roles in legislation, oversight, public service and public outreach, Professor Mei said.
“The core task is to ensure a solid legal framework for development, meet people’s livelihood needs through effective governance, and mobilize collective strength through social consensus. These efforts will help advance Vietnam’s long-term vision of becoming an upper-middle-income developing country by 2030 and a high-income developed nation by 2045,” he noted.
 A poster promoting the National Assembly and People’s Council election scheduled for March 15, 2026. |
Professor Mei also praised the performance of National Assembly deputies and members of People’s Councils at all levels, describing them as an important channel reflecting socialist democracy in Vietnam.
“These representatives bring the views of voters to meetings, providing a basis for local decision-making and demonstrating socialist democracy. From my observations, these activities are open, transparent and effective,” he said.
Professor Mei added that Vietnam’s decision to organize the National Assembly and People’s Council elections earlier than originally planned reflects the principles of “action” and “efficiency” advocated by Party General Secretary To Lam. The move will allow the National Assembly to promptly institutionalize the Party’s major decisions, paving the way for Vietnam to enter a new phase of development.