Sub-committee for socio-economic affairs of Party Congress convenes
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also head of the Sub-Committee for Socio-Economic Affairs of the 13th National Party Congress, chaired its sixth plenary session in Hanoi on August 28.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ♓- Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc, who is also head of the Sub-Committee for Socio-Economic Affairs of the 13th National Party Congress, chairedits sixth plenary session in Hanoi on August 28.
PM Phuc lauded the sub-committee's members for their efforts in building the 2021-2030socio-economic development strategy and socio-economic orientations and tasks for 2021-2025, which weresent to Party congresses at all levels for further comments. Dueto the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, the economy grew just 0.36 percent in thesecond quarter, the lowest in the past three decades, adding that the figure reached only 1.81percent in the first half. Despitethe difficulties, the Government will strive to post positive growth this year, he said,adding that several sectors still grew, while trade was in surplus by over 10billion USD and positive signs were seen in boosting the disbursement of publicinvestment. Ina survey conducted recently by the Party Central Committee’s Commission forEducation and Information, 97 percent of respondents expressed their belief in the measuresadopted by the Party and State to fight COVID-19. Therefore, nationalaspirations, innovation, and creativity with Vietnamese culture as a basis shouldbe affirmed in draft documents, PM Phuc said. Herequested specifying outstanding results in achieving the dual goal of fightingthe pandemic and restoring socio-economic development, which reflected effortsof the entire political system, business community, and people nationwide, makingimportant contributions to strengthening public trust in the Party's leadership.
Theleader also suggested further analysing newly emerging issues such asdisasters, climate change, and pandemics, and agreed with the editorial group onadding contents of digital transformation and new national manufacturingcapacity, with a focus on the development of national businesses, into draftdocuments.
The sub-committee consented with the editorialgroup’s proposal to supplement contents regarding talent nurturing, formationof new national manufacturing capacity with self-reliance andresilience of the economy being taken into account.
🌠 The Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the Ministry of Finance were asked to reconsider targets related to finance, State budget, and publicinvestment to serve the building of documents and draft public investment plansfor 2021-2025 for submission to the Government and National Assembly.
The PM also highlighted a need to step up investment,including social and public investment./.
Under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, permanent Government members held a working session with key leaders of Ho Chi Minh City on July 20 to review public investment capital disbursement and tackle difficulties for several key projects in the city.
Politburo member and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc spoke highly of the development solutions proposed by Ho Chi Minh City and suggested the southern metropolis include them into the draft political report of the municipal Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
In the rules-based spirit, the Vietnamese Party and State have resolutely handled officials who committed violations of law, especially those holding high-level positions, towards building a pure and strong Party, raising the Party’s prestige and consolidating public trust in the Party.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Photo: VNA) 
