Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presents first-class Labor Order of State President to Government Office. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 25 urgedthe Government Office to better its consulting role to the PM and theGovernment, firstly in preparations for the 13th National Party Congress.
Addressing the office’s meeting, PM Phuc asked the office to keep a close watchon issues of public concern, and promptly propose suitable solutions.
The office must step up administrative reform, saying regular dialogues withbusinesses are needed to help them remove difficulties and facilitate theiroperation.
Regarding the communication work, the leader requested the office to maintainits monthly press conferences.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh presents third-class Labor Order of State President to officials of Government Office. (Photo: VNA) According to Phuc, the Government Office has provided consultations for theGovernment and the PM, especially in natural disaster combat, rescueoperations, public investment disbursement, preparations for documents to besubmitted at the 13th National Party Congress, and issues regarding nationalsecurity and sovereignty.
He spoke highly of the office’s coordination with the Ministry of Justice incompleting policies and institutions, including 19 draft laws, 153 decrees and39 decisions by the PM.
Notably, the achievements in administrative reform and e-Government buildinghave significantly contributed to cutting costs, facilitating business, andreducing corrupt acts, he said.
Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung reported that up to3,893 business conditions and 6,776 commodities subject to thematic inspectionshave been cut or simplified, helping to save 6.3 trillion VND (272.13 millionUSD) each year.
The working group of the PM also conducted eight inspections overadministrative reform and e-Government building at ministries, agencies andlocalities, he said./.
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