Pyongyang, December 1 (KCNA) -- The chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, addressing the second meeting of the 13th National Assembly on Nov. 29, called for giving full play to the patriotic spirit.

At the meeting the NA decided to channel efforts into keeping the rational speed of economic growth of the country and improving the standard of people's living, the chairman said.

In order to successfully carry out the tasks of the NA all the people, soldiers and overseas compatriots should give full play to the patriotic spirit and strengthen mutual cooperation, the chairman noted.