Nghe An's marine economic development is commensurate with its potential and advantages.
(Baonghean.vn) - The issuance of the Resolution on "Strengthening the Party's leadership to improve the effectiveness of implementing the strategy for sustainable development of the marine economy by 2030, with a vision to 2045" is necessary to develop the province's marine economy sustainably.
On the afternoon of May 20, the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee held a conference to provide social feedback on the draft Resolution and Project on "Strengthening the Party's leadership to improve the effectiveness of implementing the strategy for sustainable development of the marine economy by 2030, with a vision to 2045".
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| Conference scene. Photo: Le Thanh |
Nghe An has 82 km of coastline and 5 district-level administrative units, 29 coastal communes, wards and towns with many seaports.
Implementing Resolution 36-NQ/TW dated October 22, 2018 of the Party Central Committee (12th tenure) on Vietnam's marine economic development strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2045 and Resolution No. 26/NQ-CP dated March 5, 2020 of the Government, Nghe An province has achieved many important achievements.
However, the development of the province's marine economy compared to its conditions and potential is still limited and not commensurate.
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| Representative of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment reports on the content of the draft Resolution. Photo: Le Thanh |
Therefore, the issuance of the Resolution on "Strengthening the Party's leadership to improve the effectiveness of implementing the strategy for sustainable development of the marine economy by 2030, with a vision to 2045" is necessary to develop the province's marine economy sustainably, contributing increasingly to the province's overall economic structure.
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| Ship docks at Vissai international port - Nghe An. Photo: Manh Hung |
The draft Resolution sets out general and specific goals, setting out key tasks and solutions to achieve the goal that by 2045, Nghe An will become a province with a sustainable marine economy that is among the top in the country, secure and safe; the marine economy makes an important contribution to the economy of the province in particular and the country in general, contributing to the successful implementation of the province's political, economic and social tasks.
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| Delegates give comments on the draft Resolution. Photo: Le Thanh |
Participating in giving comments on the draft content of the Resolution, delegates suggested that it is necessary to assess more clearly the current state of the province's sea; the draft Resolution needs to have a basis for building the resolution.
Regarding the viewpoint that needs to be added: Sustainable development of marine economy on the basis of ensuring harmony between economic and natural ecosystems; strengthening linkages and restructuring industries and fields towards increasing productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness; promoting the potential and advantages of the sea, creating momentum for socio-economic development.
The draft project needs to analyze and clarify existing problems and limitations such as: Marine economic development is not harmoniously linked with social development and environmental protection; and climate change response.
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| Marine economic development is not commensurate with the province's potential and advantages. Illustrative photo |
The advantages of the marine economy have not been fully exploited, such as seaports, logistics services, and some industries related to the marine economy such as maritime transport and seafood processing have not developed as expected; the scale of marine economic enterprises is still small, not strong enough to fully exploit marine resources, etc. Marine tourism still has some shortcomings, and tourism types are not diverse and attractive.
Regarding solutions, it is necessary to add more comprehensive management of seas and islands; effectively coordinate with coastal provinces and cities in the management, exploitation and use of marine resources, environmental protection, search and rescue at sea, and natural disaster prevention and control; and add more tasks on education and training.
Delegates also suggested adding tasks and solutions to mobilize resources, encourage economic sectors to invest in sustainable marine development, and apply digital technology in ship and boat management, etc.