To Lam calls on female National Assembly deputies to drive development

General Secretary and President To Lam met with 150 female deputies of the 16th National Assembly in Hanoi to discuss their role in national development. The group, which comprises 30% of the legislature, includes 149 members with university degrees or higher.

To Lam emphasized that gender equality is a prerequisite for development quality and a constitutional right. He urged female deputies to leverage their intelligence and mettle to improve legislative quality, oversight, and gender equality. He specifically called for proactive participation in lawmaking to ensure policies are grounded in practical evidence and are enforceable.

The meeting highlighted the importance of women’s contributions to institutionalizing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and achieving long-term development goals for 2030 and 2045.