Early Voting Team at Sea Returns to Mainland After Completing Mission
	Preparations for Election Day Basically Completed on Schedule

Dr. Phan Bich Thien shared that this was the second time she had returned to Vietnam to take part in an election, the first being ten years ago.

“At this time, traveling from Europe to Vietnam has indeed faced many obstacles, as the most convenient flights transiting through the Middle East have been canceled. I had to change my ticket from Budapest to Frankfurt in order to catch a Vietnam Airlines flight back to Hanoi. Just when I thought everything had been settled, one day before departure, the aircraft and staff of the German airline Lufthansa announced a strike for the following day, which meant my booked flight from Budapest to Frankfurt was canceled. I had to urgently rearrange my itinerary to take another flight the same day to Frankfurt so that I could arrive a night earlier and make my connecting flight to Hanoi. Overcoming these difficulties and obstacles has made me appreciate even more the value of being present and personally holding the ballot to take part in this important national event,” Dr. Phan Bich Thien shared.

According to Dr. Phan Bich Thien, each ballot is not merely a simple choice but also reflects the people’s trust and expectations for the country’s future, as well as the responsibility of every citizen, both at home and abroad, toward the nation’s shared path of development.

Dr. Phan Bich Thien casts her vote at Polling Station No. 3 in Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi. (Photo: Provided by the interviewee)

Returning to Vietnam to vote in person, she said it was truly a very special and emotional experience.

“As soon as I arrived back in Vietnam, I could clearly feel the atmosphere of election preparations everywhere. From streets and residential neighborhoods to offices and schools, all were decorated with banners, posters, and panels introducing the election day as well as the list of candidates.

The preparation was very urgent but also full of excitement. In many residential areas, people were discussing and learning about the candidates and their action programs. This demonstrates the strong interest and high sense of responsibility among voters toward an important political event of the country.

For someone like me who has lived far from the homeland for many years, being able to directly witness this busy yet responsible atmosphere makes me feel deeply moved and proud. It helps me feel more clearly the profound connection with the political life of the country.

The process of registration and receiving the voter card was also very quick and convenient. Ward officials proactively contacted me in advance to inform and provide detailed guidance. I also experienced many new things, such as the use of digital technologies and applications that allow people to quickly update information. This shows that the country’s digital transformation is spreading widely across many sectors,” she said.

The President of the Vietnam Women’s Forum in Europe believes that Vietnam is entering a new stage of development with many great opportunities, but also new requirements and challenges. Therefore, elected bodies, from the National Assembly to People’s Councils at all levels, need to stay closely attuned to the urgent issues of society and the country.

“I expect the new National Assembly to remain closely connected with the realities of life and to pay timely attention to urgent issues facing society and the country, from sustainable economic development and improving the quality of education, science and technology to environmental protection and ensuring social welfare. The National Assembly should listen more to the voices of the people so that decisions truly reflect the needs and aspirations of society.

I hope that deputies of the new National Assembly and People’s Councils will truly represent the interests and voices of the people, honestly reflecting social issues in parliamentary forums while actively participating in policy-making and supervising policy implementation. Especially in the context of unpredictable global changes, I hope voters will wisely choose representatives who genuinely care about the people, are responsible to the country, and possess strategic vision to make decisions that ensure stable, autonomous, and sustainable national development, with people placed at the center.

I also hope that the new National Assembly, as well as other elected bodies, will continue to pay greater attention to policies related to overseas Vietnamese, ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of the diaspora while creating conditions for us to contribute more to the country’s development.

At the same time, overseas Vietnamese communities can also serve as a bridge to strengthen exchanges, cooperation, and the sharing of experiences between Vietnam and other countries, including in the fields of legislation and public policy. For example, the Vietnamese community in Hungary enjoys very good relations and has been highly appreciated by the leadership of the Hungarian National Assembly. We frequently hold meetings with Hungarian parliamentarians and the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group within the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) bloc of the Hungarian National Assembly. Through exchanges and international forums, overseas Vietnamese can contribute to connecting and supporting Vietnam’s integration process as well as the development of its legislative and governance systems.

In particular, I sincerely hope that in the future the National Assembly will establish mechanisms and solutions so that Vietnamese citizens living abroad can also participate in elections at the diplomatic missions where they reside, without having to return to Vietnam,” she said.

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