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PM urges stronger implementation of special mechanisms for HCM City

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the second meeting of the steering committee for the implementation of the National Assembly’s resolution on piloting special mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City.
PM urges stronger implementation of special mechanisms for HCM City ảnh 1PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)

HCMCity (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the second meeting of the steering committee for the implementation of the National Assembly’s resolutionon piloting special mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City.

Issued onJune 24, 2023, Resolution 98/2023/QH15 stipulates mechanisms and policies designed specifically for the city in investmentmanagement, State finance and budget, urban governance, natural resources and environment, priority fields calling for strategic investors, sci-tech,innovation, and the administrative apparatus of both Ho Chi Minh City and ThuDuc city. 

PM Chinh hailed themunicipal Party organisation, authorities and people for their tireless effortsin fulfilling 2023 political tasks with important results. Its socio-economic landscapeexhibited robust month-on-month and quarter-on-quarter growth, surpassing the growth rate in 2022.

He noted that the city has completed 10 out of the 22 assigned tasks linked to the resolution, but stressed that thereexists a noticeable gap between the current pace and the Government and thecity's expectations. 

Ministries, agenciesand Ho Chi Minh City need specialised units and personnel with responsibility,qualification and passion to dedicate more time and effort to theimplementation of the resolution, he urged.

The PM assigned specific tasks to his deputies and ministries to accelerate the resolution's implementation, with DeputyPM Tran Luu Quang tasked with directing the drafting of aGovernment decree on the decentralisation of State management incertain sectors to the city, an imperative step slated for completion this month.

Deputy PM TranHong Ha was required to direct the formulation of a decree on mechanisms and policies to facilitate rooftop solar power installationin administrative agencies and public service units, with a tight deadline setfor the second quarter.

Specific tasks pertainingto expressway projects were also assigned to Deputy PMs Ha and Le Minh Khai.

The municipal People's Committee was told to urgently research and propose an overall investment scheme for urban railway infrastructure. Chairman of the committee Phan Van Mai said the city will submit the scheme in Q1. 

As the Lunar NewYear (Tet) approaches, the Government leader reminded the municipal authorities to ensure ahappy, safe and warm Tet for every citizen./.

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