Parliamentary diplomacy is increasingly emerging as a key pillar of foreign relations, with Viet Nam’s National Assembly (NA) actively expanding engagement with regional and international partners through both bilateral and multilateral channels, according to Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun.

Pursuant to Articles 1 and 2 of Resolution No. 22/2022/UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on the functions, tasks, powers, and organisational structure of the Office of the National Assembly:

As Viet Nam prepares for elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, the role and standing of the country’s legislature are drawing increasing attention from international observers.