Comrade Phan Van Mai was elected Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

On August 24, the 2nd thematic session of the 10th term Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, term 2021-2026, opened. Comrade Nguyen Van Nen - Politburo member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee attended the session.

Comrade Nguyen Van Nen - Politburo member, Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee presented flowers to congratulate Comrade Phan Van Mai - Party Central Committee member, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee (left).

At the meeting, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council voted to dismiss comrade Nguyen Thanh Phong from the position of Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee for the 2021-2026 term. Previously, the Politburo had decided to transfer and assign comrade Nguyen Thanh Phong to hold the position of Deputy Head of the Central Economic Commission.

Also at the meeting, delegates of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council voted to elect comrade Phan Van Mai - Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Head of the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation, to hold the position of Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee for the 2021-2026 term.

Speaking at the meeting, comrade Nguyen Van Nen said that the Politburo's decision to assign comrade Nguyen Thanh Phong to the position of Deputy Head of the Central Economic Commission was part of the personnel plan for the 13th National Party Congress. This decision was made at this time after careful consideration by the Politburo.

As Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Comrade Nguyen Thanh Phong has contributed a lot to the development of the city. He has always completed well and excellently the assigned tasks. The Party Committee, Government and people of Ho Chi Minh City acknowledge and thank him for his feelings, responsibility, efforts and enthusiasm over the past time. I wish Comrade Nguyen Thanh Phong in his new position to continue to care, support and share to contribute to the development of Ho Chi Minh City in the coming time.

Presenting the action program at the meeting, comrade Phan Van Mai affirmed that he always trains in political ideology, qualities, ethics, and lifestyle; commits to maintaining clean moral qualities, not being opportunistic or selfish; living simply, modestly, and close to the masses.

At the same time, always accept and listen to everyone's opinions with a spirit of learning, without conservatism or prejudice. Be exemplary and careful in daily life, work and social relations. Strictly implement regulations on setting examples and always be conscious of maintaining and demonstrating exemplary behavior in front of comrades, colleagues, workplace and residence.

Regarding the performance of duties and responsibilities as Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, comrade Phan Van Mai said that he will continue to inherit and implement the action program of the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee presented at the first session of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, term 2021-2026.

Second, develop a socio-economic development plan that adapts to the conditions of epidemic prevention and control and the new normal. The socio-economic development process is associated with the perseverance and determination to implement the tasks and goals of the Resolution of the 11th Congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term and the Resolution of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council for the 2021-2026 term.

Third, research and propose new mechanisms, policies and solutions to maximize resource mobilization, especially human resources, to serve the cause of socio-economic development, stabilizing and improving the quality of life for Ho Chi Minh City residents.

Comrade Phan Van Mai hopes to receive the trust, support and comments of the People's Council delegates, voters and people of Ho Chi Minh City to complete the action program, best fulfill the assigned tasks and responsibilities, and contribute to the development of Ho Chi Minh City.