Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh made the remark at a meeting with voters in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on June 26 after the National Assembly (NA) wrapped up its 7th session. 

Political stability is the most important condition to boost the country’s comprehensive renovation process in an effective and sustainable way, the Party chief told the local voters. 

Development and socio-political stability are related matters, he said, affirming that if the country wants to develop, the country needs the socio- political stability. And, vice-versa, development creates foundations for stability. 

For their parts, the voters showed their agreement with the NA’s major decisions at the recent session, including its suspended decision on the North-South express railway project as well as its request for further study into the Hanoi master plan. 

The voters said that they are pleased with the high sense of responsibility and democracy shown by the NA delegates and feel confident about the NA performance. 

In a frank and open atmosphere, they expressed their concerns over the implementation of the criminal code and the law education in schools. 

In addition, they asked the state to continue developing transport infrastructure, irrigation network, schools and clinics for ethnic minority groups in mountainous areas.