Resolution implementation discussed to boost development in northern midland, mountainous region
The Politburo and the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on April 15 held a national conference on the implementation of the 13th-tenure Politburo’s resolution on orientations for socio-economic development and defence - security ensuring in the northern midland and mountainous region by 2030, with a vision to 2045.
The national conference takes place both in person and via videoconference on April 15. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburoand the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on April 15 held a nationalconference on the implementation of the 13th-tenure Politburo’sresolution on orientations for socio-economic development and defence -security ensuring in the northern midland and mountainous region by 2030, witha vision to 2045.
The event, held both inperson and via videoconference, was co-chaired by Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Resolution No. 11-NQ/TW,issued on February 10 this year, was devised basing on the 9th-tenurePolitburo’s Resolution No. 37-NQ/TW and the 11th-tenure Politburo’sConclusion No. 26-KL/TW on the issue. It reflected the Party’s strongdetermination to make breakthroughs in the development of this region.
Addressing the event, GeneralSecretary Trong stressed the need to thoroughly grasp the resolution, reformthe development mindset, and make the best use of resources to fully tap intothe potential and advantages of each province, each sub-region, and the regionas a whole.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the event. (Photo: VNA)
It is necessary to properlyhandle the relationship between regional and national development, he noted.
He pointed out the importanceof promoting proactiveness, creativity, self-reliance, and the aspiration formoving forwards among the Party officials and members, and people of the localities. Besides,central agencies and other localities nationwide should increase cooperation withand support for the region to make local economic growth faster and moresustainably.
The Party leader asked centralagencies to boost coordination with localities and relevant offices in theregion to quickly work out and implement special policies for regionaldevelopment. Meanwhile, the northern midland and mountainous provinces have tostep up reforming administrative procedures, improve the business climate,attract and effectively use every resource for development, and boost all-rounddevelopment in terms of economy, cultural and society in tandem with ensuringnational defence - security in border areas.
He also requested thelocalities to promptly build action plans to carry out the resolution,expressing his belief that they will surmount every difficulty to successfully implementthe resolution and create breakthroughs in socio-economic development anddefence - security ensuring in the region./.
Tran Tuan Anh, Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, on June 8 urged northern midland and mountainous provinces to turn their disadvantages into advantages to serve development.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on December 20 to discuss a draft Prime Minister's decision issuing principles and criteria for State budget allocation for the implementation of the National Target Programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in 2021-2030.
A transport project that build roads to connect northern mountainous provinces began with a groundbreaking ceremony held in Lai Chau, one of the localities involved, on December 27.
Creating sustainable livelihoods for ethnic minority residents in mountainous and border areas to help them get out of poverty is a consistent policy of Vietnam, which has resulted in major achievements.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed a decision issuing an action framework on mechanism and policy reform to support the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas in the 2021-2030 period.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
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The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
The national conference takes place both in person and via videoconference on April 15. (Photo: VNA) 
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the event. (Photo: VNA) 
