State President meets with Ho Chi Minh City’s voters
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and candidates for the 15th National Assembly met with voters in Cu Chi and Hoc Mon districts of Ho Chi Minh City on May 14-15 via videoconference.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with voters in Hoc Mon district (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and candidates forthe 15th National Assembly met with voters in Cu Chi and Hoc Mon districts of HoChi Minh City on May 14-15 via videoconference.
Presenting his programme of action, President Phuc affirmedthat he will do his utmost to serve the nation and people.
He stressed the need for deputies to listen to voters’aspirations and ideas and report them to the National Assembly, Party, Stateand relevant agencies, and pay more attention to locals’ substantialsocio-economic affairs.
It is also necessary to seek measures to reduce time andcosts related to administrative procedures to create favourable conditions forlocals and businesses, focus more on improving social welfare, and step up thefight against corruption and wastefulness.
The State leader also requested municipal authorities toinvest more in areas with slow development, build strong defense and security, exertefforts to improve the position and prestige of Vietnam in the internationalarena and speed up judicial reform.
For Cu Chi and Hoc Mon, the State President said it is necessaryto develop general planning for the two districts in the city’s overall masterplan to develop them into an ecological urban area during 2030-2045, with the highlightbeing the Northwest urban area.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc presents gift to Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Xay in Hoc Mon (Photo: VNA)
On this occasion, President Phuc also visited and met withvoters of Division 9 of Army Corps 4, during which he hailed the unit’scontributions to the national construction and defemce.
Besides, he also visited and presented gifts toseveral policy beneficiaries in Cu Chi and Hoc Mon districts./.
The National Election Council (NEC) has allowed the Central Highlands provinces of Kon Tum and Dak Lak to hold early voting at certain polling stations.
There is now less than two weeks to go before the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and members of People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure. Voters in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang have expressed a belief that the deputies elected will contribute greatly to policies for the construction of the homeland.
During May 14-15, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and other candidates for the upcoming election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly in constituency No.10 met local voters in Cu Chi and Hoc Mon districts, Ho Chi Minh City.
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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.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with voters in Hoc Mon district (Photo: VNA) 
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc presents gift to Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Xay in Hoc Mon (Photo: VNA) 
