The Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) will this year continue their coordination in consolidating and strengthening national unity as well as spurring patriotic emulation campaigns in the population.

The two sides reached the consensus during their meeting in Hanoi on February 19 to review last year’s collaboration and discuss 2014. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and VFF Central Committee President Nguyen Thien Nhan co-chaired the event.

The Government and the VFF will work together to promote democracy and public engagement in the building of the Party and administration. They have promised to actively intensify the fight against corruption and wastefulness while better responding to the complaints and accusations of citizens.

Addressing the event, PM Dung spoke highly of the close coordination between the Government and the VFF during the past year, saying that it has helped both sides better perform their tasks and functions, thus aiding the country in its achievements.

He expressed his wish that this year the two sides will continue close collaboration in creating social consensus so that socio-economic development goals will be met.

Continued unity and patriotism will in turn contribute to stabilising the macro economy, curbing inflation, increasing growth, and ensuring social security and welfare, he argued.

VFF President Nhan confirmed that the Front will continue helping the Government in these important tasks.-VNA