Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong made the first-ever visit toPhu Quy island district in central Binh Thuan province on July 3 toinquire into its socio-economic performance, security maintenance andParty-building work.
Meeting with local authorities and people,the Party chief showed his delight to see the green environment andbeautiful landscapes possessed by Phu Quy, which plays as an outpostdistrict of the country .
He emphasised the important positionheld by the district in the country’s sea-based economic developmentstrategy, suggesting it work out a long-term development plan forfishing, aquaculture and the processing and export of seafood .
Meanwhile,the locality also needs to build reservoirs, plant more trees, upgradeschools and hospitals, and develop its handcraft industry, helpingimprove residents’ living conditions.
The fight against natural calamities and sea water intrusion should be in place, he stressed.
Asoffshore fishing is their main and traditional occupation, Phu Quyfishermen should establish their own association that will support themin catching activities as well as in defending the traditional fishinggrounds and the national sea and island sovereignty, Trong said.
The Party leader also asked Phu Quy to pay heed to theParty-building work and the consolidation of political system.
Regarding the district’s proposals on the construction of seaembankments and ship shelters as well as the upgrade of transportinfrastructure on the island, Trong said he will relay these opinions torelevant agencies for processing.
Phu Quy has maintained a catchoutput of 24,000 tonnes and contributed 34 billion VND to the Statecoffer annually. Over 95 percent of the district’s population haveaccess to electricity and 98 percent of households are provided withclean water. All children of school age attend classes.
The sameday, the Party leader visited officers and soldiers of the armed forcesstationed in the district, during which he asked them to heightenvigilance, proactively prepare response plans, and maintain their combatreadiness to the fullest.
Later on the day, he made afact-finding tour of Nam Hai Co. Ltd., a seafood processing model whichgenerate stable job for over 2,000 workers.-VNA
Meeting with local authorities and people,the Party chief showed his delight to see the green environment andbeautiful landscapes possessed by Phu Quy, which plays as an outpostdistrict of the country .
He emphasised the important positionheld by the district in the country’s sea-based economic developmentstrategy, suggesting it work out a long-term development plan forfishing, aquaculture and the processing and export of seafood .
Meanwhile,the locality also needs to build reservoirs, plant more trees, upgradeschools and hospitals, and develop its handcraft industry, helpingimprove residents’ living conditions.
The fight against natural calamities and sea water intrusion should be in place, he stressed.
Asoffshore fishing is their main and traditional occupation, Phu Quyfishermen should establish their own association that will support themin catching activities as well as in defending the traditional fishinggrounds and the national sea and island sovereignty, Trong said.
The Party leader also asked Phu Quy to pay heed to theParty-building work and the consolidation of political system.
Regarding the district’s proposals on the construction of seaembankments and ship shelters as well as the upgrade of transportinfrastructure on the island, Trong said he will relay these opinions torelevant agencies for processing.
Phu Quy has maintained a catchoutput of 24,000 tonnes and contributed 34 billion VND to the Statecoffer annually. Over 95 percent of the district’s population haveaccess to electricity and 98 percent of households are provided withclean water. All children of school age attend classes.
The sameday, the Party leader visited officers and soldiers of the armed forcesstationed in the district, during which he asked them to heightenvigilance, proactively prepare response plans, and maintain their combatreadiness to the fullest.
Later on the day, he made afact-finding tour of Nam Hai Co. Ltd., a seafood processing model whichgenerate stable job for over 2,000 workers.-VNA
