The leader of Dong Thap province, famous for the 'Farmers' Association' model, was appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture.

On the afternoon of October 30, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented the Decision on transfer and appointment of Mr. Le Minh Hoan, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Dong Thap province to hold the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that Vietnam's agricultural sector holds a particularly important position, being a foundation and a very important pillar for the country's development, especially in the context of natural disasters, epidemics, especially the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent times, the agricultural sector has made very important contributions and been very successful in many aspects.

The Prime Minister expressed his belief that Mr. Le Minh Hoan will bring into play his experience, qualifications, spirit of solidarity and determination, together with the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, to successfully complete the great and complicated tasks in the context of climate change; and promote the tradition of going deep and closely with farmers and the vast agricultural and rural areas so that this area continues to be the pillar of the economy, rich and prosperous.

Receiving the appointment decision from the Prime Minister, Deputy Minister Le Minh Hoan expressed that in his new position and duties, he personally will have to work with the leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and units under the Ministry to continue to develop the country's agriculture.

As a former leader of Dong Thap province, he achieved many achievements in agriculture, famous for models such as "Farmers' Club" and "Business Cafe", Deputy Minister Le Minh Hoan said that Vietnam's agriculture has potential strength. In recent years, although the agricultural sector has faced many challenges of climate change, severe natural disasters, and difficulties in export markets, it has still achieved great achievements, worthy of the trust of the Party, State, National Assembly, and Government.

Deputy Minister Le Minh Hoan pledged to work with the leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to continue to successfully fulfill the tasks assigned by the Party and State.

Mr. Le Minh Hoan was born on January 19, 1961, in Cao Lanh district, Dong Thap province. He was elected Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, then Secretary of the Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee for the 2010-2015 and 2015-2020 terms; he is also Head of the National Assembly Delegation of the 13th and 14th terms of Dong Thap province.

Previously, on October 18, 2020, Mr. Le Minh Hoan, Secretary of Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee for the 2015-2020 term, received the decision of the Politburo to assign and appoint him to participate in the Party Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development at the opening session of the Dong Thap Provincial Party Congress.

On September 21, 2020, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1433/QD-TTg to transfer and appoint Mr. Le Minh Hoan, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Dong Thap province to hold the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.