The more the government listens, the more the people trust.

Not only heating up the National Assembly forum, the Draft Law on Special Economic Zones also heated up all discussions about the country's situation online as well as in tea shops, offices and outside markets.

Leaders of the National Assembly Office spoke to the press at a press conference before the 5th session. According to Zing.vn.

The key to these public reactions comes from a number of provisions such as allowing preferential terms for investors to lease land at these units for up to 99 years, causing many people to misunderstand that it is a concession or land concession to another country, leading to concerns about national security and territorial integrity.

Amidst the storm of protests, the appearance and interview of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the sidelines of the National Assembly session could be likened to a “shower in the middle of a hot summer day”, immediately calming public frustration on this issue.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc answers the press. Photo: VTC.vn

The Prime Minister explained very clearly, concisely and to the point about the concerns, frustrations and aspirations of the people regarding the contents of the draft law.

Regarding the land lease term, the Prime Minister stated: "We will have to readjust the land lease term in accordance with the aspirations that the people have reflected." He also made it clear that this land lease is not a concession or land concession like Hong Kong and Macau of China before, but this is land lease, leased according to a certain process, the People's Committee annually submits to the People's Council the land lease price, not a permanent land allocation. Many people have been confused about this issue.

And the construction of special economic zones is not for a single country to monopolize investment, but for many other countries. Foreign investors coming here are according to the appropriate structure of each country with the necessary ratio.

The Prime Minister explained that the idea of ​​offering a 99-year term is for special cases, such as important infrastructure, where businesses have to make huge investments and need to lease land long-term, that is the idea when offering incentives.

The Prime Minister also clearly explained that national security and economic security must go together when we build long-term special economic zones.

The Prime Minister affirmed that the development of the law on special administrative-economic units is to ensure the country's development, create an environment for investment and business, sustainable development, ensure the country's independence, sovereignty and freedom in the long term, and ensure the interests of the nation and people in a sustainable manner.

Although brief, the Prime Minister's statements clearly demonstrated the respect and listening of the National Assembly and the Government to the people's opinions on issues related to the country's destiny. This is also the consistent viewpoint of our Party and State on "taking the people as the root" in building, protecting and developing the country up to now.

The Prime Minister's receptive attitude will certainly increase people's support when the Law is promulgated and put into practice.

The frustrations and concerns expressed through public opinions in recent times about the draft Law on Special Economic Zones have shown the patriotism, responsibility and high vigilance of the people towards the dangers that threaten national security and territorial integrity. And the head of the Government listening to the opinions and aspirations of the people also shows that the Government is getting closer and closer to life and to the people.

It can be said that the Law on Special Economic Zones is a major policy of the Party and State to build and develop the country quickly and sustainably in the new era characterized by the 4th scientific revolution.

Such a major policy that affects the fate of the nation and people will naturally create much debate, concern and worry among the people. And it cannot succeed without the support of the people.

However, the people only agree to support when the Party, the National Assembly and the Government listen to and accept the people's legitimate thoughts and aspirations. As for things that the people do not yet understand, the National Assembly and the Government must explain and propagate to the people to understand. Only then can we create the strength of national unity to implement major policies in building and developing the country./.