The Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and National Assembly Chair Trần Thanh Mẫn made key statements at the meeting to approve the draft report on the 2025 Party Inspection of the National Assembly and the Government Party Committee. The meeting focused on evaluating the implementation of Resolution 18, Directive 35 of the Politburo, and related issues regarding political restructuring.
Adjusting Provincial Growth Targets Post-Merger
The meeting discussed the challenges and development opportunities following the merger of several provinces. National Assembly Chair Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasized the need to adjust the economic growth targets of merged provinces and cities, as previous targets were allocated to individual locations. This urgent task requires close coordination between ministries, agencies, and local governments.
Political Restructuring: Progress Amid Challenges
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính commended the National Assembly Party Committee’s proactive, flexible, and innovative approach in implementing party resolutions, conclusions, and directives on political restructuring. However, the National Assembly Chair also acknowledged the difficulties inherent in such a large and complex undertaking with no precedent.
Urgent Issues Requiring Immediate Action
The meeting highlighted several urgent issues needing immediate attention after the restructuring:
- National, regional, and provincial planning adjustments: These adjustments require rapid and effective implementation to ensure sustainable development.
- Policies for civil servants and laborers: Appropriate policies are needed to address the new situation and maintain motivation among civil servants and employees.
- Addressing wasteful projects: Close monitoring of projects to prevent waste of resources and ensure efficient budget utilization is critical.
- Asset management in restructured organizations: Transparent and effective management of public assets is necessary.
- Reviewing slow-progressing projects: Resources must be concentrated on completing delayed projects to ensure comprehensive socioeconomic development.
Expectations for the National Assembly and Government Party Committees
The meeting required the National Assembly Party Committee to closely collaborate with the Inspection Team to finalize the report and submit it to the Politburo and Secretariat as required. The Government Party Committee should actively listen to, summarize, and efficiently address local concerns. Constitutional amendments are also recognized as a significant task requiring careful preparation.
Conclusion
The meeting marked a significant step in the restructuring of the political system. The issues raised demand close coordination among agencies, organizations, and strong commitment from local governments to ensure sustainable socioeconomic development.
