President Truong Tan Sang spoke at the meeting (photo: qdnd.vn)

The voters appreciated the chance for positive discussions and their recommendations on many laws closely associated with people’s lives. The voters also voiced their concerns over educational reform, socio-economic issues, the state budget, and national defense.

Responding to people’s concerns regarding the East Sea issue, President Sang repeated Vietnam’s view of treasuring peace and friendship, willing to become a friend of all countries  based on equality, mutual benefits and respect. Vietnam is not dependent on any country. Vietnam is determined to follow its own path. The President said every people and sector should unite to strengthen the cause of national sovereign defense. The Party and State are determined to defend the motherland’s sea and islands national sovereignty. Vietnam wants to uphold friendship and equal relations with China for mutual benefit, President Truong Tan Sang said: “Vietnam wants to befriend and trusted partner with the world and is not dependent on any other country. We want peace and have done every thing through peaceful means and diplomatic solutions. National sovereignty is inviolable.”