Thanh Hoa (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong led a National Assembly (NA) deputy delegation of Thanh Hoa to a meeting with voters in Thuong Xuan district of the central province to inform them about the outcomes of the eighth session of the 15th legislature and listen to their opinions and aspirations.

Local voters hailed the close and effective coordination among the NA, the Government, and relevant agencies in law-building activities.

They expressed their trust and high evaluation of the drastic, creative and effective leadership, direction, and management of the local Party committees and authorities, as well as the strong, unified involvement of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, various sectors, organisations, businesses, and the people, all contributing to the important achievements in economic development, social welfare, and national security in the district.

Thuong Xuan, a mountainous and border district, has seen significant improvements in infrastructure, economic development, and people’s living conditions. Local voters proposed maintaining support policies for mountainous areas after they graduate from poverty or achieve new-style rural area status. They also called for stronger investment in transportation systems and social welfare policies, including the extension of monthly allowance for the disadvantaged and revisions to school fee support regulations.

Highlighting the country’s socio-economic achievements, President Cuong noted that Vietnam's economy is projected to grow by over 7% in 2024, surpassing the goal set by the NA, with all 15 targets reached and surpassed and all major balances ensured. The poverty rate has been brought down to under 2%. The whole country is striving to remove temporary and dilapidated houses by the nation's 80th founding anniversary.

Along with achievements in external relations, efforts have been made to streamline the political system and combat corruption, he said.

The State leader said that during the eighth session, many laws were amended to remove difficulties and bottlenecks hindering development.

The leader hailed Thanh Hoa’s development in recent years, with GRDP growth expecting to hit 11.72% in 2024, ranking fourth among localities across the country, with guaranteed defence, security and social order.

Regarding Thuong Xuan district, the State President commended the progress in local economic development and the improvement in people's livelihoods, noting that its poverty rate is expected to be reduced to 9.4% in 2024. He urged local authorities to continue focusing on administrative reforms, boosting education and health care, and promoting local strengths to ensure rapid development and stability.

At the meeting, the leader responded to the petitions raised by the voters, assuring that NA deputies of Thanh Hoa will carefully consider and report these issues to the relevant authorities for further action.

♍ On the occasion, the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) and Military Bank (MB) presented the district with 6 billion VND (236,160 USD) to build 100 houses for needy households/.