Quang Tri records economic growth of 7.12 percent in 2018
The central province of Quang Tri fulfilled all of its set socio-economic targets in 2018 and posted an annual economic growth of 7.12 percent, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh was reported at a working session with local authorities on January 22.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (standing) speaks at the working session with Quang Tri authorities (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – The centralprovince of Quang Tri fulfilled all of its set socio-economic targets in 2018and posted an annual economic growth of 7.12 percent, Vice President Dang ThiNgoc Thinh was reported at a working session with local authorities on January22.
The per capita gross regional domestic product(GRDP) was estimated at 43.6 million VND (1,878 USD), a year-on-year rise of8.1 percent.
More than 29,000 national revolutionarycontributors in the province have received gifts worth over 6 billion VND(258,567 USD) from the President on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year)festival 2019.
The province also spent over 1.3 billion VND(56,012 USD) to visit and present gift packages to social welfare families.
A programme was also held to raise more than 9.3billion VND (400,704 USD) to support people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Local socio-political organisations mobilised4.2 billion VND (180,963 USD) to help poor people enjoy a warm Tet holiday.
Vice President Thinh recognised the achievementsthat the province gained in 2018 and hoped that it would overcome difficultiesand challenges to fulfil tasks in 2019.
She asked the province to continue promotingpatriotic emulation movements launched by the Government, as well as pushfurther in implementing poverty reduction policies.
More specifically, thelocality should create the best conditions for businesses to develop in the privateeconomy, State economy, and foreign investment, she said, so as to obtain rapidand sustainable development in the future.–VNA
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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.
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The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (standing) speaks at the working session with Quang Tri authorities (Photo: VNA)
