The 13^th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 36^th session on March 9 with a special focus on final preparations for the 132nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-132) to be held in Ha Noi later this month.

NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung speaks at the session.

NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said IPU-132 will focus on promoting messages of peace, democracy, and social progress and equality. It will also be a great opportunity to promote Viet Nam’s land, people, and parliament, he added.

Chairman of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Tran Van Hang said IPU-132 is scheduled to include 67 sessions and 66 bilateral meetings, adding that 126 delegations have registered to attend the event so far.

Viet Nam will send 12 NA deputies to participate in and speak at 15 forums, Hang noted.

Members of the NA Standing Committee also underscored the importance of ensuring security and safety for IPU-132 as the biggest diplomatic event ever held in Viet Nam.

The last rehearsal for the IPU-132 opening ceremony will be held on March 15 at the NA headquarters.

During the 36^th session, the NA Standing Committee will also comment on eight draft laws and a number of resolutions and infrastructure projects.