Sáng on January 20th, at the 2nd Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) meeting in the 10th term, Chairman Do Van Chien shared detailed information about the implementation process of Resolution 18 concerning the streamlining of the political system machinery. This is one of the crucial steps aimed at enhancing the efficiency of state agencies and political-social organizations.
Major Changes in Organizational Structure
1. Adjustments Within the Party Block
According to Chairman Do Van Chien, based on practical requirements, the Politburo has reported to the Central Committee to summarize Resolution 18 early. Some significant changes proposed include:
- Renaming the Central Economic Commission to Policy Strategy Research Commission of the Party, reflecting its new role and responsibilities more accurately.
- Merging the Propaganda Commission and the Mass Mobilization Commission into Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, enhancing coordination between these two important fields.
- Disbanding the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, with its tasks transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Party Office.
Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front
Chairman Do Van Chien presenting the plan for streamlining the political machinery.
2. Reforms Within the National Assembly Block
The National Assembly block also sees notable changes:
- Merging the Economic Committee and the Finance-Budget Committee, as well as the Social Committee and the Culture-Education Committee, to optimize resources and reduce overlapping activities.
- Disbanding the Foreign Affairs Committee, with its foreign affairs tasks assigned to the National Defense, Security, and Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Establishing the State Protocol Agency, responsible for protocol activities for Party, State, and VFF leaders.
Additionally, the Legislative Research Institute and the Vietnam National Assembly Television will cease operations.
3. Merger of Certain Ministries and Sectors
Within the Government block, several ministries and sectors will be merged to create a more centralized and efficient management model:
- The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Finance will merge into a single Ministry of Finance.
- The Ministry of Science and Technology will integrate with the Ministry of Information and Communications, forming a new Ministry of Science and Technology.
- The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs will merge into a new Ministry of Home Affairs, with some tasks transferred to the Ministry of Education and Training, and the Ministry of Health.
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will merge with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, likely named the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
4. Streamlining at VFF and Political-Social Organizations
VFF and other political-social organizations will also undergo significant changes:
- Disbanding the VFF Party Council along with 10 other party councils, to be replaced by the VFF and Central Organization Party Committee, directly under the VFF Chairperson.
- Establishing the National Assembly Party Committee, Government Party Committee, and Party Committee of Party Agencies, led directly by top positions such as the National Assembly Chairperson, Prime Minister, and Standing Secretary of the Party Central Committee.
Significance and Expectations
Chairman Do Van Chien emphasized that this is a “revolution” in reorganizing the machinery, requiring high consensus from both the political system and the people. With exemplary leadership from the Central Committee, localities will quickly implement the guidelines.
The Central Committee is scheduled to meet on January 23-24 to review and approve these proposals. If approved, these changes will contribute to building a leaner, more effective, and transparent political system.
Conclusion
Streamlining the political machinery is not only an urgent requirement but also a strategic step toward enhancing state management capabilities. These adjustments promise to bring superior efficiency in administration and service to the people. Let’s look forward to positive changes in the near future!
Source: dantri.com.vn
