Hai Phong (VNA) – Votersin the northern port city of Hai Phong expressed their concern about problemsfacing the national economy, particularly the negative impacts by the worldeconomy, during their meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and thedelegation of National Assembly deputies of Hai Phong on May 10.
The voters also complained aboutthe slow pace in changing the growth model and the big dependence on agricultureand the State-owned sector.
Many voters took the occasion ofthe meeting to voice their opinions about the administrative reform and the buildingof an effective State apparatus. They urged the National Assembly and theGovernment to instruct ministries, agencies and local administrations to takestronger and synchronous measures for the sustainable and faster development ofagriculture and rural areas.
Taking note of the voters’petitions and wishes, PM Phuc said the opinions reflect the voters’ sense ofresponsibility for working together with the administration for nationaldevelopment.
He appreciated Hai Phong’s higheconomic growth in 2018, estimated at 16.25 percent, which is the highest rateever and more than 2.4 times the national average, adding that many large-scaleprojects are being implemented in the city, proving that it is attractive toinvestors.
The PM asked Hai Phong to investmore in infrastructure in Kien Thuy district to facilitate local growth, whilesuggesting the district to improve local labourers’ skills and productivity. Healso required the locality to use land more effectively and pay attention totourism services to make the best use of local advantages.
PM Phuc reported that the fightagainst corruption has been intensified under the leadership of the PartyGeneral Secretary and President Nguyen Phuc Trong, thus winning trust of thepeople.
The Government leader, along with other NA deputies, is holding meetingswith voters to report on the planned working agenda of the 7th session of the 14th National Assembly and listen to voters’ opinionson issues of their concern.-VNA
