State President on the promulgation
of an ordinance on preferential treatment for people with meritorious service to the revolution.
To take effect from July 1, 2021, the ordinance was approved by the National
Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on December 9.
It comprises seven chapters - two more than previously - with 58 articles.
Three decrees of the Government and three circulars of the Ministry of
Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) are expected to detail and guide the
implementation of the ordinance.
Regarding its amendments, the ordinance expands the
implementation of preferential policies to foreigners who gave meritorious
service to the revolution, and standardises the conditions and criteria for