Legislators to discuss two important national target programmes
The 15th National Assembly will mull over investment policies in the National Target Programme on Sustainable Poverty Reduction and the National Target Programme on New-Style Rural Development for the 2021-2025 period during its working session in Hanoi on July 27.
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly will mull overinvestment policies in the National Target Programme on Sustainable PovertyReduction and the National Target Programme on New-Style Rural Development for the2021-2025 period during its working session in Hanoi on July 27.
In the morningsession, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will deliver a speech on the occasion of Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).
The National TargetProgramme on Sustainable Poverty Reduction for the 2021-2025 period comprisessix projects and 11 sub-projects, benefiting poor, near-poor households and families recently escaped poverty across the country, disadvantaged workers,residents living in poor districts and communes in coastal and island areas, vocationaltraining establishments and job service centres in disadvantaged areas,relevant organisations and individuals,
Meanwhile, the NationalTarget Programme on New-Style Rural Development for the 2021-2025 period will benefitresidents, residential communities, cooperatives, businesses and socio-economicorganisations in rural areas.
It targets that by2025, at least 80 percent of the communes and half of the districts, townships andcities in centrally-run provinces and cities will meet criteria for new-style rural areas.Each city and province will have at least two districts achieving thestatus while at least 15 centrally-run cities and provinces will be recognisedby the Prime Minister to fulfill the new-style rural area building tasks.
At least 60 percent ofvillages and hamlets in especially disadvantaged communes in border, mountainous,coastal and island areas will be recognised for the title.
With 11 sub-projects andsix projects, the programme is expected to cost nearly 2.45 quadrillion VND.
In the afternoon, thelegislature will discuss in the plenary session the national financialplan, public borrowing and debt payment plan, and mid-term public investment plan for the 2021-2025 period.
The lawmakers are due toadopt a Resolution on the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan, a Resolutionon the law and ordinance building programme in 2022, adjustments on the law and🀅ordinance building pro🍨gramme in 2021, and resolutions on the establishment of thelegislature’s thematic supervision delegations for 2022./.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang has spent over 4 trillion VND (173.5 million USD) implementing the national target programme on building new-style rural areas in 2021 – 2025, aiming to be recognised as a new-style rural province.
The steering committee for the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic and mountainous areas for 2021-2030 convened a meeting on March 22 under the chair of Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on July 13 gave opinions on the investment policy of the National Target Programme on Sustainable Poverty Reduction and Social Security in the 2021-2025 period as part of the committee's ongoing 58th meeting.
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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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
