Phu Tho asked to become economic connectivity centre
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 3 asked the northern midland province of Phu Tho to work harder to become an economic connectivity centre between Vietnam and other ASEAN member countries as well as China’s southwestern region.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA)
Phu Tho (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh on September 3 asked the northern midland province of Phu Tho to work harderto become an economic connectivity centre between Vietnam and other ASEANmember countries as well as China’s southwestern region.
At a working session with the Standing Board of theprovincial Party Committee as part of his trip to the locality, Chinh said PhuTho has favourable conditions for the economic connectivity.
With its special potential and competitive advantages,Phu Tho should become a leading locality in the northernmidland and mountainous region, especially in rapid, sustainable developmentand economic restructuring, the PM said.
He asked the province to accelerate the disbursementof public investments and effectively implement national target programmes and thesocio-economic recovery and development programme.
For the long term, Phu Tho needs to promote digitaltransformation, green economy, innovation and startup, the leader said, urgingit to maximise opportunities and resources, and raise the efficiency ofinvestments, especially FDI.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA)
Chinh asked the province to quickly complete itsplanning scheme for 2021-2030 with a vision towards 2050, with attention paidto socio-economic infrastructure, particularly transport and digitaltransformation infrastructure.
Earlier the same day, the PM visited the Phu Tho provincialHospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology in Viet Tri city, which was put intooperation in 2019.
He also made a field-trip to the Tuyen Quang-Phu Thoexpressway project connected with the Noi Bai-Lao Cai expressway, and the HungVuong High School for Gifted Students project.
Last year, Phu Pho’s GRDP grew 6.28%, ranking 21st out of the 63 cities and provinces and fifth in the midland and mountainous regionin this regard. The GRDP growth was 7.8% in the first half of this year.
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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.
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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.
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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA) 
