Resolution implementation discussed to boost development in northern midland, mountainous region
The Politburo and the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on April 15 held a national conference on the implementation of the 13th-tenure Politburo’s resolution on orientations for socio-economic development and defence - security ensuring in the northern midland and mountainous region by 2030, with a vision to 2045.
The national conference takes place both in person and via videoconference on April 15. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburoand the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on April 15 held a nationalconference on the implementation of the 13th-tenure Politburo’sresolution on orientations for socio-economic development and defence -security ensuring in the northern midland and mountainous region by 2030, witha vision to 2045.
The event, held both inperson and via videoconference, was co-chaired by Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Resolution No. 11-NQ/TW,issued on February 10 this year, was devised basing on the 9th-tenurePolitburo’s Resolution No. 37-NQ/TW and the 11th-tenure Politburo’sConclusion No. 26-KL/TW on the issue. It reflected the Party’s strongdetermination to make breakthroughs in the development of this region.
Addressing the event, GeneralSecretary Trong stressed the need to thoroughly grasp the resolution, reformthe development mindset, and make the best use of resources to fully tap intothe potential and advantages of each province, each sub-region, and the regionas a whole.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the event. (Photo: VNA)
It is necessary to properlyhandle the relationship between regional and national development, he noted.
He pointed out the importanceof promoting proactiveness, creativity, self-reliance, and the aspiration formoving forwards among the Party officials and members, and people of the localities. Besides,central agencies and other localities nationwide should increase cooperation withand support for the region to make local economic growth faster and moresustainably.
The Party leader asked centralagencies to boost coordination with localities and relevant offices in theregion to quickly work out and implement special policies for regionaldevelopment. Meanwhile, the northern midland and mountainous provinces have tostep up reforming administrative procedures, improve the business climate,attract and effectively use every resource for development, and boost all-rounddevelopment in terms of economy, cultural and society in tandem with ensuringnational defence - security in border areas.
He also requested thelocalities to promptly build action plans to carry out the resolution,expressing his belief that they will surmount every difficulty to successfully implementthe resolution and create breakthroughs in socio-economic development anddefence - security ensuring in the region./.
Tran Tuan Anh, Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, on June 8 urged northern midland and mountainous provinces to turn their disadvantages into advantages to serve development.
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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.
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The national conference takes place both in person and via videoconference on April 15. (Photo: VNA) 
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the event. (Photo: VNA) 
