Hanoi (VNA) – The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies held a conference on April 20 to review the implementation of Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, issued by the Party Central Committee on October 22, 2018, on the strategy for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s marine economy by 2030, with a vision to 2045, in the northern region.
The event was chaired by Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the commission Nguyen Thanh Nghi, who also heads the steering committee for the review.
In his opening remarks, Nghi stressed that Vietnam’s seas and islands have always been closely linked to the nation’s history, culture, and the cause of national construction and defence. They are not only an integral part of the country’s sacred sovereignty but also a vital living environment and a strategic space for sustainable development.
As part of preparations for a comprehensive review of Resolution 36 under the 2026 working programme of the Politburo and the Secretariat, the commission has worked closely with ministries, sectors, and localities to establish a steering committee, formulate an implementation plan, and guide relevant agencies in preparing reports.
The review process has included field surveys in coastal localities, major corporations, and associations engaged in marine economic activities, aiming to ensure objectivity and scientific rigour.
According to Nghi, the conference is intended to contribute to the development of a review report that closely follows the Party’s directives while incorporating practical experience from northern provinces and cities.
He called on participants to focus discussions on three key areas: assessing the implementation of Resolution 36, amendments to the Law on Marine and Insular Resources and Environment, and resolution enforcement in localities.
Particular attention was given to challenges encountered during implementation, especially those related to transport infrastructure, marine spatial planning, and issues arising from administrative unit mergers.
At the conference, Nguyen Duy Hung, Vice Chairman of the Commission for Policies and Strategies, presented a summary of the draft review report, highlighting achievements, shortcomings, and their underlying causes, while proposing major orientations for marine economy development in the next phase.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Dang Ngoc Diep introduced key policy orientations for amending the Law on Marine and Insular Resources and Environment. The proposed orientations are intended to address issues emerging from the enforcement of the 2015 law and to establish a legal framework better suited to the new context and sustainable development requirements.
During discussions, representatives from ministries, sectors, and localities offered recommendations on the draft report and shared practical experience.
They assessed development opportunities arising from expanded administrative boundaries and proposed measures to unlock the full potential of the marine economy. Many called for the early review and amendment of relevant legal frameworks while emphasising the need to ensure national defence and security alongside economic growth.
Local authorities also urged central authorities to create new growth impetuses by addressing bottlenecks related to infrastructure and resources.
In his concluding remarks, Nghi commended delegates for their candid and constructive contributions. He noted broad consensus on the overall structure and assessment contained in the draft report and instructed the editorial team to incorporate feedback into the final version.
He identified several priorities for the coming period, including strengthening the Party’s leadership, enhancing the efficiency of state management, and concentrating all resources on marine economy development.
Particularly, the official highlighted advancing science – technology, innovation, and digital transformation in line with Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, and developing a high-quality workforce as key drivers of sustainable growth.
Nghi asked ministries, sectors, and localities to continue close coordination and provide data to complete the report, which will be submitted to the Politburo to help realise the goals set in the strategy for the sustainable development of the marine economy./.
