Entry to ILO Convention on Abolition of Forced Labor significant for Vietnam: NA

Vietnam’s entry to the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Abolition of Forced Labor Convention (Convention 105) is essential and significant in political, socio-economic, and legal aspects as the country steps up its international integration and industrialization and modernization, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 44th session heard on April 28.

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According to a report from the State President, once becoming a member of Convention 105, Vietnam will have more rights and interests.

At the 44th session of the NA Standing Committee

Abolition of forced labor will contribute to cleaning up labor relations, creating a stable and harmonious working environment and promoting socio-economic stability.

Having no forced labor would help Vietnamese businesses easily gain access to foreign markets, especially the U.S. and Europe, to export goods and services, the report noted.

Chairman of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau said entry to Convention 105 is necessary at this moment.

Several members of the Committee asked for comprehensive assessments of the Convention’s effects on Vietnam’s political, security, defense, and economic aspects.

To implement Convention 105’s commitments effectively, some suggested the Government issue guidance on forms of forced labor to create a transparent legal framework that aids the early detection of forced labor.

After discussions, the NA Standing Committee agreed to submit entry to the Convention to the NA for consideration and decision at the 14th NA’s ninth session.

NA Vice Chairman Tong Thi Phong requested the NA Committee for External Relations hold a plenary meeting to officially examine the State President's report.

Source: VNA