A join conference between the Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) took place on February 10 to review their cooperation last year and set out new tasks for 2017.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Fatherland Front Central Committee President Nguyen Thien Nhan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A join conference between the Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC)took place on February 10 to review their cooperation last year and set out newtasks for 2017.
The function was chairedby Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and VFFCC President Nguyen Thien Nhan.
Participants said 2016 saweffective coordination between the sides, particularly in the organisation of driveson sustainable poverty alleviation and building new-style rural areas, as wellas campaigns encouraging Vietnamese to use Vietnamese goods and protect theenvironment.
Speaking at theconference, VFFCC President Nguyen Thien Nhan highlighted his agency’sengagement in implementing policies issued by the Party and Government foryears.
He cited as an example thehandling of public petitions, when the VFFCC has sent its representatives andlawyers to attend meetings between the State inspection and internal affairsbodies with the people.
Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc stated that the Government’s success is always attributable to significantcontribution from the VFFCC, adding that joint work between the sides helped toboost the nation’s socio-economic growth last year.
He urged strengthening thecooperation in building transparent Party and administration with a focus ondeterring corruption, degradation and wastefulness.
The PM requested thatagencies must make public their inspection results for the VFF and the press tomonitor.
He said it is alsonecessary to jointly launch social campaigns that have far-reaching impacts onbuilding new-style rural areas and civilized lifestyle in residential areas, aswell as supporting the poor and boosting domestic consumption of locally madeproducts.-VNA
The implementation of the “Vietnamese use made-in-Vietnam goods” campaign is a right policy that needs to be stepped up to boost the domestic market in the long run.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has asked the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to encourage the public to get involved in building the Party and strengthening the political system.
Total debt for basic construction in the new-style rural area building programme was reduced to about 9.55 trillion VND (434 million USD) at the end of 2016 from over 15.27 trillion VND (694 million USD) early last year
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The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Fatherland Front Central Committee President Nguyen Thien Nhan (Photo: VNA) 
