Prime Minister chairs Government’s November thematic meeting
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the Government’s November thematic meeting on November 13 on the compilation of several important strategy and programmes.
Hanoi, (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhchaired the Government’s November thematic meeting on November 13 on thecompilation of several important strategy and programmes.
The meeting focused on an overall strategy on COVID-19 preventionand control in 2021-2023, a programme on socio-economic recovery anddevelopment, a project on the Eastern North-South Highway in 2021-2025, and a proposalto be submitted to the Politburo and the National Assembly for issuing aresolution on piloting specific mechanisms and policies on highway developmentfor 2021-2025.
Participantsgave opinions on the targets of those strategy, programme and project, their keyand detailed contents, along with main tasks and solutions to achieve the settargets. They also discussed the assignment of work in implementing them.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks in conclusion of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Regarding the overall strategy on COVID-19 prevention and control in 2021-2023,PM Chinh required that the people and enterprises should be put at the centreand the grassroots level be made the basis when developing the strategy. Hesaid the strategy should clarify prevention and control measures correspondingto each level of the pandemic.
As for the socio-economic restoration and development programme,the Government leader directed that the programme should be combined witheconomic restructuring, digital transformation, climate change response andespecially the three strategic breakthroughs specified in the 13th National Party Congress’s resolution.
Concerning the project on the Eastern North-South Highway in2021-2025, Chinh urged relevant ministries and agencies to urgently complete theproject to submit to competent authority for consideration. He said resourcesfor the project should be mobilized from the private sector.
The PM also required that the resources for implementationshould be made clear in the strategy, programme and project./.
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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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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
A overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks in conclusion of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
