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Secretary General and President of State Nguyen Phu Trong attended the conference – Photo: QUANG HIIEU
It is a large national online conference that will take place on December 28 and 29 with the participation of Party leaders, the National Assembly, all members of the Government and that connects the online video bridge with many provinces from the country.
The conference is not only a summary of the year 2020, but it is also an opportunity for the Government to evaluate the results of the management and direction of the Government’s socioeconomic development in the five-year period 2016-2020.
In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated that 2020 is the most successful year with solidarity “corresponding to unison, similarity,” our country has never had great potential and money. and good according to the general secretary, affirmed the president.
Especially in 2020, as many countries fall into recession, Vietnam is a rare country that maintains positive growth, diseases are tightly controlled, ensures social security, maintains national defense and security. Foreign affairs, communication, propaganda have been effective ”- said the head of Government.
“Up to this point, I affirm that we have achieved the dual objective of maintaining economic growth and preventing epidemics. The Party building and anti-corruption work has been boosted, restoring the disciplined environment” – The Prime Minister emphasized that this success not only measures the achievements but also obstacles to overcome.
Online meeting of the government at the national level with localities of the country to discuss solutions for socioeconomic development in 2021 – Photo: Chinhphu.vn
The national brand is ranked 33 in the world
In specifically assessing the five-year situation, the Prime Minister emphasized that the entire Party and the people create a GDP worth $ 1.2 billion. Despite the difficulty of the COVID-19 epidemic, in recession, Vietnam still maintains a growth equivalent to almost 3%. The economic scale reached more than 340 billion dollars, surpassing the high economy of the region.
Vietnam is one of the 10 fastest growing countries in the world. Growth depends not only on the state sector but also on the private sector.
The Prime Minister said: “Vietnam’s national brand is ranked 33rd in the world, thanks to the reform of the business investment environment and the support of product brands.”
Especially in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic, Vietnam emerged as a new industrial paradise. The stock market has developed, adding $ 120 billion to national assets compared to 5 years ago. Financial capacity, banking strength continued to strengthen, foreign exchange reserves were nearly 100 billion dollars.
The exchange rate policy is not intended to maintain the export trend, but rather to reflect the market objectively. Public debt has decreased to a more secure level, fiscal space and political space are increased, which is a basis to help the economy overcome difficulties during the epidemic. “
The Government reaches the target of operating GDP in 2021 at 6.5%, establishing a greater determination for socioeconomic development.
Don’t accept patient confusion about medical costs
However, judging from the constraints, the Prime Minister acknowledged that economic growth is not up to par and is not truly sustainable.
“The employment of people in some areas is not guaranteed, especially in rural areas. Many localities have grown rapidly but not in proportion to their potential, especially in mountainous and remote areas. There are still many companies suffering problems, dissolution and bankruptcy. The quality of education and health still has many shortcomings and limitations.
Urbanized, but there are still houses in poor condition. Social ills and drugs remain complicated, with violence against children. Environmental pollution, the impacts of climate change are becoming more and more evident … ”- the Prime Minister expressly declared.
Emphasizing that Vietnam cannot be at the top of the nation in terms of income, but can fully be the leader in recently explored fields and fields, the Prime Minister said that both the political system and the people should have a responsibility to change. Assembly in advantages, resources for growth.
More than ever, the Prime Minister said that “our mission is to create an environment for people to contribute and develop, to leave no one behind.” In addition to investing in large projects, rural roads and bridges cannot be ignored.
Invest in a health system suitable for all people, expand health insurance coverage, implement communication soon, expand health insurance payment coverage …
“The government does not accept the vague situation of patients in terms of medical costs. We are also building a social safety net to protect the disadvantaged in society, protect the elderly, children with disabilities, loneliness, helping workers to find new jobs.
Pay attention to security and defense, firmly protect sovereignty. Associated with this is the protection of the environment, the Government proposed to plant one billion trees ”, emphasized the Prime Minister.
