Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh works with Bac Ninh province

25/08/2020 08:15

(BNP) - On August 24, Politburo Member and Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh worked with Bac Ninh province to remove difficulties for production and business and speed up the disbursement of public investment capital in the province.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh spoke at the meeting.

Despite the complicated developments and deep impact of Covid-19 on most economic sectors, in the first 8 months of 2020, Bac Ninh province has gained significant achievements. Specifically, export turnover is estimated at USD 20.6 billion, up 1.1% over the same period. Total State budget revenue is about VND 18,676 billion, down 6.6% over the same period. Culture, society, education and health all witness comprehensively developments. Agricultural production is stable and the new rural construction program has been pushed up with 100% of communes meeting new rural standards ...

According to plan, total public investment for 2020 is VND 5,931.5 billion. As of August 20, the rate of local budget disbursement reached 68%, with 52.8% of the provincial budget. ODA capital will be fully disbursed in 2020.

At the meeting, Bac Ninh province proposed to the Government, ministries and central branches a number of issues related to the upgrade of Tien Du, Yen Phong, Thuan Thanh and Que Vo districts to urban centers at level 4; planning adjustment of location and areas of several industrial parks; support the investment of Kenh Vang bridge to connect Bac Ninh - Hai Duong and Ha Bac bridge to connect Bac Ninh - Bac Giang, etc.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh presents gift to Bac Ninh province.

Speaking at the meeting, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh recognized and highly appreciated the socio-economic achievements of Bac Ninh province, making a significant contribution to the general development of the country.

In the coming time, Standing Deputy Prime Minister urged Bac Ninh province to accelerate the implementation progress of socio-economic infrastructure projects; enhance the information technology application, improve the business investment environment; speed up the building of e-government and smart city towards digital government; attach importance to the development of high-tech industries and supporting industries...

He asked for the continued implementation of the Government's Resolution 84/NQ-CP on solutions to remove difficulties for production and business, promotion of of public investment disbursement and assurance of social order and safety in the context of Covid-19. He further emphasized the settlement of social issues as well as job unemployment due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

On behalf of the leaders of the province, Secretary of the Provincial Party committee Nguyen Nhan Chien sincerely thanked Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh as well as the leaders of the Party, State, ministries and central branches for their attention and support to Bac Ninh province. Receiving directions from the Deputy Prime Minister, he also showed the province’s determination for carrying out socio-economic development tasks in 2020 and in the following years.