Can Tho (VNA) – Prime Minister PhamMinh Chinh has pledged that he and the Government will work hard, together with the wholepolitical system, army and people, to promote the country’s achievements and overcome difficulties andchallenges so as to further boost itsdevelopment and successfully implement the Resolution of the 13th National PartyCongress.

PM Chinh and other candidatesrunning for seats in the 15th National Assembly met voters in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho’s constituency No. 1 on May 8.

The PM said that over 35 years of “Doi Moi” (renewal), Vietnam has gainedgreat achievements. However, the country is facing big challenges, including the agingpopulation, exhausted natural resources, climate change and non-traditionalsecurity issues, he noted.

The Government leader pointed out three key pillars forthe country’s development – people,including their brainpower and values, value of natureand natural resources, and national historical and cultural values. He also stressed the need topromote the national great solidarity bloc for national development.

Regarding the action plan designed by theGovernment to realise the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, PM Chinhsaid that the plan was made to suit the reality and will be implemented in a comprehensive andsynchronous manner with a proper roadmap and certain priorities.

On the development of the Mekong Deltaregion, including Can Tho city, he said that the 20-million-strong region has yet to fully tap its potential, advantages and competitiveness edge.
Regarding transport infrastructure, the PM said it is necessaryto focus on studying and re-planning the transportation system of the MekongDelta region, and outline solutions and mechanisms for developing inlandwaterways, seaports, roads, expressways and airports in the region.

He suggested local authorities uphold the spirit of self-reliance, join hands with the Governmentto further promote socio-economic development in the Mekong Delta, effectivelyperform the Government's Resolution on sustainable development of the MekongDelta to adapt to climate change, and the Politburo’s Resolution on buildingand developing Can Tho city to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

For Can Tho city, he underlined the need to build the city into a political,economic and culture centre and a hub of transport, logistics services and agriculture of the whole region.

The Government leader also discussed COVID-19 prevention and control efforts with local voters, noting that it is essential to oppose tendencies of being distracted, panic, and extreme in the fight against the pandemic.  

The PM urged the entire people, including voters inthe Mekong Delta region, Can Tho city in particular, to voluntarily and strictly followregulations on COVID-19 prevention and control.

Voters in Ninh Kieu, Cai Rang and Phong Dien districts of Can Tho city highly valuedaction programmes of the candidates, expressing their opinions andrecommendations on issues of the country and people.

They hoped that if the candidates are elected, they will effectively implement their actionpropgrammes, and solving well issues that voters care about./.