Rewards must be given to right person, at right time: Acting President
Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on March 29 asked Central Highlands and central coastal localities to pay due attention to emulation and reward work as it can stimulate motivation for the political system and people to perform their tasks.
Binh Dinh (VNA) – Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on March 29 askedCentral Highlands and central coastal localities to pay due attention to emulation and reward work as it can stimulate motivation for the political system and people to perform their tasks.
Addressing a conferencein the south central province of Binh Dinh that reviewed emulation movements in the central coastal and Central Highlands regions, the leader, who is also First Vice Chairwoman of the Central Council for Emulation and Rewards, said rewards must be given to the rightperson, at the right time, to create a pervasive effect in society.
As the localities all have advantages insocio-economic development and hold strategic positions in defence and security,they need to strive to create breakthroughs in socio-economic developmentand ensure national defence and security by making the most of their potentialand advantages, and cooperate with and complement each other to create generalstrength for the whole region, she requested.
Last year, economic growth rates of many localities in the region reached or exceeded the set targets, investment in construction produced effectiveresults, industrial production values increased, and the investment environmentcontinued to improve. Social welfare was ensured, and political security in thelocalities remained stable as well.
The localities have responded warmly to emulation movements launched by the Prime Minister and created campaigns of their own, through which many exemplary models and practices as well as individuals have been discovered and rewarded.
At the event, leaders of Central Highlandsand central coastal localities signed a mutual agreement on emulation for 2024 with the witness of the Acting President./.
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Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (Photo: VNA) 
