Nguyen Viet Phuong, Deputy Party Secretary and Chairman of Vinh Yen City People’s Committee, has been appointed Party Secretary of Phuc Yen City for the 2020-2025 term, effective March 1, 2024.
Nguyen Viet Phuong, the new Party Secretary of Phuc Yen City
This decision, approved by the Vinh Phuc Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, marks a significant leadership shift within the local government. Vinh Phuc Party Secretary Dang Xuan Phong highlighted Phuong’s strong capabilities, good character, comprehensive training, and years of service to the province.
Phuong’s dedicated and effective work in Vinh Yen City has contributed significantly to the city’s overall achievements. This appointment reflects the province’s confidence and expectations in Phuong’s leadership abilities.
New Party Secretary’s Responsibilities and Commitment
Mr. Nguyen Viet Phuong understands the significance and responsibility of his new position. He views it as both an honor and a great responsibility to drive economic and social development, ensure national defense and security, and build a strong Party and political system in Phuc Yen City. He is committed to his utmost effort, upholding Party principles, and working with the city leadership to overcome challenges and achieve the set goals.
Collaboration and Transition in Vinh Yen City
This appointment requires unity and solidarity from the Vinh Yen City Party Committee Standing Committee members and Party Executive Committee members. They need to create favorable conditions for Mr. Nguyen Viet Phuong to quickly start his new role, working together to build a more prosperous Phuc Yen City.
Background and Further Information
Prior to becoming Party Secretary of Phuc Yen City, Mr. Nguyen Viet Phuong served as Chairman of Vinh Yen City People’s Committee since October 2021. Before that, he was Director of the Vinh Phuc Provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. This also reflects a shift in the Vinh Phuc provincial leadership structure, as Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai, the former Party Secretary of Phuc Yen, along with eight other officials, retired early to streamline the organizational structure.
Establishment of the Department of Ethnicity and Religion
Simultaneously with the leadership transition, Vinh Phuc Province established the Department of Ethnicity and Religion. This department was created by integrating the functions and duties of managing state affairs concerning religion from the Department of Internal Affairs into the provincial ethnic affairs committee. The new department will advise and assist the Provincial People’s Committee in managing state affairs related to ethnicity, faith, and religion. The organizational structure includes a director and three deputy directors, along with three specialized departments.
Conclusion
The appointment of Mr. Nguyen Viet Phuong as Party Secretary of Phuc Yen City is a critical step in strengthening and developing local leadership. It is also a positive signal of innovation and development in Vinh Phuc Province.
