Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Leader urges Hanoi Party to build capacity


VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh yesterday asked the Party Committee of Hanoi to focus on raising its leadership capacity and fighting spirit, comprehensively renewing and bringing into play the solidarity of the nation.


Manh acknowledged and applauded the achievements of the Ha Noi Party Committee, the Government and the people in the past year.
The past year was a great success for Vietnam, he said, with such milestones as the 10th National Party Congress, accession to the WTO and hosting the APEC summit.
These successes helped raise Vietnam's position in the world and allowed Vietnam to begin the new year with new strength and prestige, he said.
He said the city Party Committee, government and people had strived to contribute to these successes.
However, the Party leader also pointed out shortcomings that Hanoi should overcome, as its growth level was still not suited to the capital city's potential and position. The local economy's competitiveness remained weak and the roles of key industries were not very clear, he said.
The effectiveness of urban management, environmental protection, land use, and building new industrial zones and urban areas was still low, he said.
Development of Party cells and State legal and political systems were not meeting demand, Manh said. Administrative reform remained ineffective, as procedures were still cumbersome. The quality of some Party cells, especially in enterprises, was low, he said.
Manh urged the city to maintain its high economic growth rate of over 12% and its strongly developing high-tech industries which have attached economic growth with sustainable development.
He also urged Hanoi to continue maintaining political Stability, assuring social security and order and emphasised the need for progress in Party building and rectification.
Manh said the city Party committee, government and people must earn their place as the centre for politics, economy, culture and foreign relations for the entire nation and to be a good example for the country in all aspects.
City Party Secretary Pham Quang Nghi and Deputy Party Secretary Nguyen Quoc Trieu reported to Manh that, last year. Hanoi maintained a high economic growth rate of 11.5% and GDP of $1,600 per capita.
Export turnover reached a record level of $3.5bil, 25% higher than in 2005.
On Monday, Manh visited Dong Anh District on the outskirts of Hanoi. He visited Nam Hong Commune, the Thang Long Industrial Zones and the Co Loa historical sites. He visited and presented gifts to some local families.
(Source: Viet Nam News)

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