They included voters from the provincial Military Command and the Quang Son Cement Factory, which is under construction in Dong Hy District.

Mr. Manh briefed them on the results of the 12^th National Assembly’s fifth session, held recently in Hanoi, and the country’s socio-economic development in 2008 through the first six months of this year.

Though there have been some signs of economic recovery, a lot of difficulties remain ahead, the Party leader said, calling for concerted efforts to improve production and overcome the challenges.

Mr. Manh said that, in the future, the Party and State would take the initiative to halt the economic inflation, stabilize the macro economy, sustain an appropriate growth pace and ensure social security.

He also told voters that Vietnam with an average income per head of US$1,000 per annum, has now surpassed the levels set for a less developed country.

Voters from Thai Nguyen Military Command suggested that the Party and authorities at different levels work to improve the lives of military officers.

They also petitioned to issue legal documents on land, housing for officers and bonus payments for overtime duty soon.

Voters from the cement factory proposed the Party and State prioritise socio-economic development and increase investment in mountainous areas, as well as develop small-and-medium-sized industrial enterprises in localities.

They also said bold plans should be mapped out to move labour forces from the countryside to the industrial sector and train human resources to meet the national programme on industrialisation and modernisation.

Also on June 24, President Nguyen Minh Triet met with voters in HCM City’s District 3.

The state leader highlighted the role of people’s solidarity in maintaining social order and developing the economy.

He suggested local voters actively contribute to building a better administration system and maintain their trust in Party and State leadership.

President Triet affirmed that voters’ requests and petitions would be seriously considered by the National Assembly and relevant agencies.

In reaction to opinions on the misuse of the district’s museums, he asked voters to keep administrative agencies updated on the situation and pledged that NA deputies would examine these museums before they were allowed to resume their functions.

The Districts’ voters expressed their satisfaction at the recent NA Q&A session, which showed the supervisory capacity of the NA deputies.