Nghe An province needs to grow stronger: Party leader
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong called the central province of Nghe An a development engine of the north-central region, and stressed that the locality should grow stronger, while chairing a meeting in Hanoi on May 25.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary NguyenPhu Trong called the central province of Nghe An a development engine of thenorth-central region, and stressed that the locality should grow stronger, whilechairing a meeting in Hanoi on May 25.
At the meeting, the Politburo gave opinions to areport reviewing the implementation of Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW issued on July30, 2013, during its 11th tenure on orientations and tasks ofdeveloping Nghe An by 2020.
Over the past nearly 10 years, Nghe An has been gearingtowards the status of the centre of finance, trade, tourism,education-training, science-technology, high-tech industry, health care andsports of the north-central region, heard the meeting.
A view of the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Last year, it ranked 10th nationwide interms of economic scale, with its per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP)reaching 51.4 million VND (2,189 USD), more than doubling the figure recordedin 2013.
However, the province has still faced a range ofdifficulties and its economic development has yet to match its potential and advantages,the Politburo pointed out, noting that the efficiency of the local maritimeeconomy has remained modest, while socio-economic infrastructure has failed tosatisfy development demands.
In his concluding remarks, the Party leader said tospur Nghe An’s growth, the Politburo agreed to issue a new resolution by 2030with a vision towards 2045 that targets rapid, sustainable development for theprovince.
Cua Hoi Bridge spans the Lam River and connects Cua Lo town in Nghe An with Nghi Xuan district in Ha Tinh province. (Photo: VNA)
He stressed the need to include more specific,result-oriented measures in the document in order to create tangible changes inthe locality - the homeland of late President Ho Chi Minh.
Apart from drastic actions taken by the provinceitself, centrally-run agencies should also take the responsibility in the causeof development, the Party chief emphasised./.
The Ministry of Public Security and the authorities of Nghe An jointly held a ceremony on March 22 to hand over model houses and funding for the construction of more than 2,400 homes for the poor and people with housing difficulties in the central province.
Border guards in the central coastal province of Nghe An have strengthened patrols and tightened control over fishing activities at sea as part of efforts to prevent fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, contributing to persuading the European Commission to remove the “yellow card” against Vietnamese seafood.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
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.
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).
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
A view of the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
Cua Hoi Bridge spans the Lam River and connects Cua Lo town in Nghe An with Nghi Xuan district in Ha Tinh province. (Photo: VNA) 
