Immediately after the election, Mr. Duong Quoc Huy, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Provincial Election Steering Committee, granted an initial interview to the Lao Cai Provincial Newspaper and Radio and Television Station to provide information on the election results and key tasks for the coming period.

Mr. Duong Quoc Huy - Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Election Steering Committee, together with voters of Quy Mong commune on election day.

Reporter: Mr., could you please give your assessment of the results of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in Lao Cai province?

Mr. Duong Quoc Huy: It can be affirmed that the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in Lao Cai province was successfully conducted, ensuring compliance with the law, democracy, safety, and efficiency. The voter turnout was very high, demonstrating the sense of responsibility and trust of the people in the Party, the State, and the government at all levels.

Mr. Duong Quoc Huy - Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Provincial Election Steering Committee - visited and encouraged voters in Tran Yen commune.

Through on-site inspections, the organization of elections at polling stations from lowlands to highlands throughout the province has been meticulously prepared. Security, order, and social safety have been absolutely ensured. The atmosphere on election day truly felt like a festival for the entire population.

The polling stations strictly followed the prescribed procedures and regulations.

As of 5:25 PM, Lao Cai is one of the leading provinces nationwide with a voter turnout rate of 99.99%, demonstrating the high level of interest and responsibility of the people towards this important political event of the country.

Thus, according to initial assessments, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in Lao Cai province has been very successful. I believe that through this election, outstanding and worthy representatives will be chosen to represent the will and aspirations of the people.

Provincial Party Secretary Duong Quoc Huy exercised his civic rights.

Reporter: So, Mr., what preparations did Lao Cai province make to achieve this result?

Mr. Duong Quoc Huy: Under the close leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat, and the decisive, scientific, timely, and creative guidance and organization of the National Assembly, the National Election Council, the Government, and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front on election work, the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee proactively implemented preparatory work from a very early stage.

Accordingly, the province focused on leading and directing all levels and sectors to thoroughly understand and seriously implement the documents of the Central Government and the province on election work. The Provincial Election Committee and the committees and subcommittees serving the election were established and quickly put into operation, issuing many guiding documents to concretize key tasks.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Hoang Giang inspected the election process at polling station No. 21 in Tran Yen commune.

The personnel selection and nomination process was conducted systematically, democratically, objectively, cautiously, and in accordance with established procedures. Throughout the consultation process, there was always detailed exchange and explanation to ensure consensus in selecting outstanding individuals to run for office.

Consultations with voters in their places of residence and work regarding candidates were held openly, democratically, and in accordance with regulations. As a result, the quality of candidates for the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels was ensured; requirements regarding the number of candidates, the proportion of women, young representatives, ethnic minority representatives, and non-Party members were all met or exceeded.

Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial Election Committee - inspected polling station number 14.

In addition, the process of compiling and posting voter lists was carried out in accordance with regulations; election campaigns were organized flexibly and creatively, ensuring democracy and equality among candidates.

Information and communication efforts have been widely implemented, creating a profound and widespread impact among the people.

Local authorities are focusing on preparing facilities at polling stations, providing professional training for election committees; and proactively developing plans to ensure security, order, traffic safety, and handle any unforeseen situations.

Mr. Giàng Thị Dung, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, inspected the election work at Polling Station No. 1, Cốc San commune.

Reporter: Following the successful election, what tasks will Lao Cai province implement, Mr.?

Mr. Duong Quoc Huy : After the election, the Steering Committee for Election Work and the Provincial Election Committee will continue to direct localities to complete the compilation and reporting of election results in accordance with regulations, and at the same time carry out the steps to verify the qualifications of delegates and announce the election results.

Simultaneously, the province will immediately begin making the best preparations for the First Session of the Provincial People's Council for the 2026-2031 term, in accordance with regulations.

As of 3:20 PM, Lao Cai province leads the country with a voter turnout rate of 99.8%.

I am confident that, with the wise choices of the voters, the elected representatives to the 16th National Assembly and the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term will uphold their responsibilities and intellect, making positive contributions to socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security, and improving the lives of the people in the province.

Reporter: Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Election Steering Committee.

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