(VOVworld) - The Politburo of the party Central Committee convened a congress in Hanoi on Tuesday to prepare for the election of National Assembly and People’s Committee deputies for the 2016-2021tenure.

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong delivers the opening speech of the meeting.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong said the election is an important and democratic political activity of people from all walks of life.
This is an opportunity for them to exercise their right of mastery by selecting outstanding and talented deputies.
It’s also a chance to continue building and improving a nation governed by law, oriented toward socialism, for the people and by the people.
Mr. Trong underscored the importance of the meeting to realize Party and State directives.