Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 5 chaired a cabinet meeting to evaluate the socio-economic performance in July and the first seven months of this year, as well as the progress of the socio-economic recovery and development programme, the allocation and disbursement of public investment, and the implementation of the three national target programmes.
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 5 chaired a cabinet meeting to evaluate the socio-economic performance in July and the first seven months of this year, as well as the progress of the socio-economic recovery and development programme, the allocation and disbursement of public investment, and the implementation of the three national target programmes.
During the meeting, cabinet members will discuss a report on the reviewing and summary of the demand for the adjustments of the central budget plan in 2023 of ministries, central agencies and localities.
They will also give ideas on proposals that localities submitted to the Government.
Opening the meeting, PM Chinh noted that the regional and international situation has been completed with a mixture of difficulties, challenges and opportunities, advantages. In this context, all-level authorities, sectors and localities have exerted great efforts to implement tasks and solutions.
As a result, in July and the first seven months of this year, the country basically completed all general targets with better performance through months and quarters, he said. However, he also pointed to a number of shortcomings and difficulties.
The PM underlined that the national economy has seen many good signs in August with a bright outlook.
However, he reminded ministries, sectors and localities of the risk of natural disasters that often happen in August, and asked them to focus on dealing with existing problems and completing their tasks.
He requested cabinet members to make comprehensive assessments and analysis on achievements and remaining problems, pointing out reasons and drawing lessons.
⭕ They were also asked to give forecasts on the future situation and propose solutions for August and the rest of the year./.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a teleconference between the Government and localities and the regular Cabinet meeting in Hanoi on July 4 to review the country's socio-economic performance in the first half and outline tasks for the near future.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
