An election is the process by which citizens choose representatives to decide on the country’s most important issues on their behalf. Pursuant to Article 7 of the 2013 Constitution and Article 1 of the Law on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and Deputies to People’s Councils, elections in Vietnam are conducted in accordance with four fundamental principles: universal suffrage, equality, direct voting, and secret ballot. These are foundational principles that ensure the democratic, objective, and fair nature of the electoral process.

On March 2, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-Bulgaria Friendship Association, held a gathering to commemorate the 148th National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria (March 3, 1878 - March 3, 2026) and the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria (1950 - 2026). The event provided an opportunity to review outstanding cooperation achievements, particularly in education and trade, while reaffirming the determination to further deepen the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria in the new era.

All Vietnamese citizens in Israel and the Gulf countries remain safe as the conflict in the Middle East continues to develop in a complex manner. Vietnamese representative missions in the affected areas have activated 24/7 citizen protection mechanisms, maintained close contact with the community, and prepared emergency response plans.