Creating new momentum, developing Nghe An in line with its role as the central province of the North Central region

General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong: Nghe An has seen a clear direction

(Baonghean.vn) - The General Secretary and President highly appreciated the efforts and will of the Party Committee and people of Nghe An in implementing Resolution 26 of the Politburo, and the implementation process has clearly shown the direction for Nghe An.

At the meeting on March 21, 2019, after listening to the Standing Committee of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee report on the 5-year review of the implementation of Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW dated July 30, 2013 of the Politburo on the direction and tasks for the development of Nghe An province to 2020 (abbreviated as Resolution 26), and the opinions of relevant agencies, the Politburo discussed and concluded:

Overview of the Politburo's working session with the Standing Committee of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee, March 21, 2019.

1. Results achieved:

In recent years, especially in the last 5 years, the Party Committee, government and people of all ethnic groups in Nghe An province have made efforts to overcome difficulties and strive to rise with high determination; closely coordinated with the Central Committees, ministries and branches to implement Resolution 26 of the Politburo, achieving many comprehensive and outstanding results. The economy has grown quite rapidly, with the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the 5 years 2014 - 2018 increasing by an average of 8.0%; in 2018 compared to 2013, the economic scale was 1.44 times higher, and the GRDP per capita increased by 1.57 times.

The economic structure has shifted in the right direction, the proportion of agriculture, forestry and fishery has decreased to 20.50%, the proportion of services has increased rapidly. Budget revenue in 2018 reached 14,052 billion VND, an increase of 1.74 times compared to 2013. The new rural construction program has achieved many results, the whole province has 218/431 communes meeting new rural standards (50.58%).

Nghe An's economic structure is shifting in the right direction. Photo: Archive

The investment and business environment has been significantly improved; investment attraction has achieved positive results in terms of quantity, scale and quality of projects. The key economic zones in the North and South of the province have developed in the right direction, creating momentum and strong impacts on economic restructuring. The marine economy has developed well; the Western region has developed quite well; land, resource and mineral management has been strengthened.

Culture and society have achieved many important results. Education and training continue to affirm their leading position in the country. Health care has developed evenly at all levels, and socialization of health care has made positive progress. Employment, hunger eradication and poverty reduction have achieved positive results. The material and spiritual life of the people has been improved. National defense has been ensured, borders, seas and islands have been firmly protected, and political security, order and social safety have been maintained. Foreign relations and integration have been increasingly expanded and improved in effectiveness.

Culture and society have many positive changes. Photo: Document

The work of building the Party and the political system has been focused on. The leadership capacity and fighting strength of the Party Committee and the quality of cadres and Party members have been improved. The activities of the government, the Fatherland Front, and socio-political organizations have been innovated, improving their effectiveness and efficiency. The solidarity, unity, cooperation, and responsibility in Party committees, Party organizations, and the political system at all levels have been promoted, creating trust and consensus among the people.

2. Limitations, disadvantages and causes:

Some basic goals and targets by 2020 are difficult to achieve; such as economic growth rate, GRDP per capita, budget revenue. Vinh City's development is not commensurate with its position and potential. Infrastructure has not met development requirements, especially in the Western region. Some social issues are still slow to be resolved. Security and order in some places and areas are still potentially complicated. The leadership capacity of some Party committees and organizations is not high; inspection, supervision, and anti-corruption work in some areas is still ineffective.

Handling administrative procedures at the One-Stop Department of Vinh City Tax Department. Photo courtesy

The main reasons are: Some targets are set too high, lacking practicality and difficult to achieve. There is still a lack of breakthroughs in leadership and direction, especially in terms of institutions, infrastructure and human resources; the province's potential and advantages in terms of land and people have not been fully exploited; there are no large, dynamic and breakthrough investment projects in the area. The leadership, direction and implementation in some areas at all levels and sectors are not really drastic, lacking initiative and creativity; the inspection and supervision of staff is not strict... Some central agencies have not promoted their sense of responsibility and have not coordinated well with localities to deploy and concretize the tasks stated in Resolution 26.

3. On continuing to promote the implementation of Resolution 26 in the coming time:

From now until 2020 and the following years, Nghe An Provincial Party Committee, Party committees, Party executive committees, Party delegations, Party committees directly under the Central Committee, relevant provincial and municipal Party committees will continue to thoroughly grasp and effectively implement the goals, orientations, tasks and solutions identified in Resolution 26; focusing on the following main tasks:

3.1. Correctly, fully and deeply perceive the position and role of Nghe An province in the North Central region and the whole country, the responsibility towards the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh. Continue to promote the historical and cultural traditions, potentials and strengths of natural resources and people; demonstrate the aspiration and determination to rise stronger, make greater efforts, create new momentum, overcome difficulties and obstacles, and develop in accordance with the role of the central province of the North Central region.

Vinh City. Photo archive

3.2. Focus on building development plans and 5-year plans; supplement and perfect mechanisms and policies to promote administrative reforms, strongly improve the investment and business environment, enhance the efficiency of investment attraction and business development to promote all capabilities, mobilize all resources of economic sectors to create clear changes in the socio-economic development of the province.

Implement well the policy of restructuring the economy in conjunction with renewing the growth model. Develop synchronously and modernize the infrastructure system. Focus on developing education - training, science - technology, health care, culture, physical education and sports. Do well in hunger eradication, poverty reduction, and ensuring social security. Strengthen the management of resources, environment, land, and construction order. Continue to effectively implement the Program of building new rural areas and civilized urban areas.

3.3. Prioritize investment resources to develop Vinh city comprehensively and modernly, soon becoming a smart city, a growth engine, an innovation center of Nghe An province and the North Central region. Create close and effective connections to develop the South Nghe An - North Ha Tinh and North Nghe An - South Thanh Hoa regions.

Continue to pay attention to implementing policies to support the development of Western Nghe An.

Nghe An needs to pay attention to policies to support the development of the Western region. Photo: Document

Study the addition of the Southeast Nghe An Economic Zone to the group of key coastal economic zones; adjust the Dong Hoi specialized port area into a general port area.

Continue to support and help Nghe An attract investment in large, high-tech projects to create breakthroughs in socio-economic development. Support investment in Kim Lien Relic Site, first of all the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House Project and some essential items of the Project to Preserve and Promote the Value of Nghe Tinh Soviet Relics.

3.4. Carry out national defense and security tasks well. Maintain sovereignty over borders, seas and islands; prevent and effectively fight against all sabotage plots of hostile forces. Strengthen the fight against crime and social evils. Improve the effectiveness of foreign affairs.

Officials of Chau Cuong commune (Quy Hop) survey new rice varieties of farmers. Photo: Archive

3.5. Strengthen the work of Party building and rectification, and build a truly clean and strong political system. Enhance the leadership capacity and fighting strength of Party organizations; promote the pioneering and exemplary role of cadres and Party members, first of all leaders and managers at all levels. Resolutely prevent and combat corruption, waste, and bureaucracy; prevent and repel the degradation of political ideology, ethics, lifestyle and negative manifestations; consolidate and strengthen people's trust in the Party.

3.6. The Politburo basically agrees with the recommendations of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee and will summarize Resolution 26 by the end of 2023. Assign the Party committees, Party delegations, Party executive committees, Party committees directly under the Central Committee, relevant provincial and municipal Party committees, based on their functions and tasks, to coordinate with Nghe An province to organize the implementation to successfully complete the goals of Resolution 26 and the above-mentioned tasks.

The Central Party Office presides over and coordinates with the Central Party Committees to monitor and urge the implementation of the Resolution; assist the Secretariat in periodically working with the Standing Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee on the implementation of Resolution 26 and this Conclusion Notice; periodically report to the Politburo and the Secretariat on the implementation results.

On behalf of the Politburo

Tran Quoc Vuong