Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged Dong Thap province to mobilise and boost diversi𓂃fication of investment models in agricultural d𒊎evelopment.
The PM made his recommendation at a meeting with authorities of the Mekong River Delta province on June 12, after listening to and analysing the province’s agricultural restructuring plan.
Dong Thap is the first province in the Mekong Delta to participate in the “Restructuring the agricultural sector until 2020 and vision to 2030” government project to enhance sustainable development.
Prime Minister Phuc commended the province as a pioneer and a bright example for other provinces to follow in agriculture restructuring, and said he believes it will become a model of agricultural production efficiency and sustainability in the Mekong Delta and the whole country.
Dong Thap province is known as the country’s granary. It is the best region for growing fruit trees, such as mango Cao Lanh, Chau Thanh longan, Lao Vung mandarin, Phong Hoa grapefruit, and many other short-term crops.
Like other Mekong Delta provinces, the province is suffering from climate change, particularly in agricultural production.
But with strong determination and unity among local authorities and people, the province has maintained its economic growth target in the first six months of the year at 6.02 percent.-VNA
Many farmers in the Mekong Delta provinces have switched from growing rice to drought-resistant crops to cope with the region’s worst drought in 100 years.
Localities in the Mekong Delta region have improved their rankings in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI), particularly in business environment.
The price of fruit in the Mekong Delta has risen recently as the impact of drought and salt water intrusion has caused fruit output to decline while demand has increased.
The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has achieved outstanding results in attracting investment thanks to its high ranking in the provincial competitiveness index (PCI).
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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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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.
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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. (Photo: VNA)
