Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc reported the outcomes ofthe 14th National Assembly’s ninth session to voters in Ngo Quyendistrict, the northern port city of Hai Phong during a local meeting on June21.
He said it was the first time thesession had been held online and achieved important results, adding that lawmakershighly valued the Government and people’s efforts and determination in thefight against COVID-19, contributing to resuming economic and trade activities.
The PM said the world andinternational organisations expect Vietnam to post high positive growth in theSoutheast Asia.
He attributed thecountry’s economic growth to contributions by Hai Phong that ran a 14.9 percentgrowth in the first quarter. In particular, the province’s investment in economicsectors has kept rising.
As the world is experiencing negative growth, he said Vietnam also needs to adjust socio-economic developmenttargets, which will be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration inOctober.
PM Phuc also took note of a proposalto offer more support to those hit hard by COVID-19 in the spirit of “leavingno one behind”.
He assured voter Pham Quang Vinhthat the Government members and PM will deliver on commitments to thelegislature, especially amid current difficulties.
About the high school graduationexamination scheduled for August, the PM pledged to direct the Ministry ofEducation and Training to issue exam questions that suit learning capacity ofstudents. Chairspersons of local authorities will be responsible for this issue, he said.
Voter Hoang Quoc Hung, DeputyGeneral Director of Sanmiguel Yamamura Hai Phong Glass Co. Ltd, spoke highly ofthe NA’s ratification of the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement(EVFTA) and the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
He suggested that the Governmentshould take proper measures to improve business competititveness, help firmstap European market as well as support logistics companies to develop domesticmarket.
The PM said businesses must striveto integrate into the world economy. The Government will popularise contents ofthe EVFTA and EVIPA and work out action plans to realise them.
On the occasion, he called on thelocal people to uphold their spirit and carry the city forward, contributing tothe national development.
In the morning the same day, PM Phuc attended a groundbreaking ceremony forVinWonders Vu Yen, the largestℱ theme park in Vietnam and Asia. Built at a totalcost of 1 billion USD, the park sprawls over 50ha with six indoor and outdoorsections, featuring record works, the first of their kinds ever, in Vietnam./.
