Legislators discuss on-lending, government loan guarantee
The National Assembly (NA) spent the morning of June 7 discussing the transfer of on-lending and government loan guarantee into state budget allocation, as part its ongoing third session.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan at the Q&A session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) spent themorning of June 7 discussing the transfer of on-lending and government loanguarantee into state budget allocation, as part its ongoing third session.
The discussion took place after hearing a number of reportson the matter and ended with a speech by Minister of Investment and PlanningNguyen Chi Dung to clarify related issues.
In the afternoon, NA Vice Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue delivered his remark to open the Q&A session.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan wasthe first to field questions, particularly regarding an agriculture developmentstrategy, orientations for reform, high-quality human resources development, farmproduce value improvement, and solutions to stabilise the market, among othermatters.
The Q&A session will continue on June 8 and is slated to last two days anda half.
The Q&A session is broadcast live on Radio The Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Television and NA Television. Four groups of issues are planned to beaddressed, namely agriculture-rural development, finance, banking, andtransport./.
National Assembly (NA) deputies will further debate the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the socio-economic development plans and the state budget in 2021 and in the first months of 2022 on June 2, as part of the legislature's ongoing third session.
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National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue urged NA deputies, ministers and heads of sectors to keep close to realities in putting questions and making replies, so that the Q&A session will produce practical and constructive results, making the best use of the time of the NA session.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said that it is necessary for the nation to shift from agricultural production to an agricultural economy.
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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.
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).
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Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan at the Q&A session (Photo: VNA) 
