On behalf of the Party and State, Mr Nghi praised the achievements made by the province in 2010 and expressed his delight at the province’s socio-economic development.

Politburo member Pham Quang Nghi

He added that the city’s people and cadres should promote the province’s advantages, fully tap its potential for industrial development, build new rural areas and roads, and pay a special attention to the development of human resources. To fulfill the goals, Ha Nam province should work in co-ordination with other localities, particularly Hanoi, in developing infrastructure, and training high quality human resources.

*** General Le Hong Anh paid Tet visit to Gia Lai province

The same day, Le Hong Anh, Politburo member, General, and Minister of Public Security paid a Tet visit to Gia Lai province.

Ha Son Nhin, member of Party Central Committee, and Secretary of the Gia Lai province’s Party Committee briefed General Le Hong Anh on achievements made by the Party, and people in 2010.

General Le Hong Anh, Minister of Public Security

Last year, the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 13.2 percent with the average income of nearlyVND15 million. Poverty rate was reduced to below 10.8 percent while political security had been maintained.

To prepare for the Lunar New Year festival (Tet), the province has spent VND13.6 billion from its budget on gifts for social policy beneficiary families and civil servants.

On behalf of the Party and State, General Le Hong Anh highlighted achievements made by the Party and people last year. The General asked the province to implement the resolution adopted at the 11^th National Party Congress effectively and realize its potentials to fulfill the socio-economic development goals, as well as maintaining and strengthen national defense and security.

*** Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai paid Tet visit to Phu Yen

Also on January 28, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai paid a Tet visit to Phu Yen province. The local authorities has advanced nearly VND50 billion to supplies of essential goods to ensure that products are distributed in rural areas and that a sufficient supply is stored in case of shortages during Tet. The province has also taken measures to ensure greater transport safety. The province’s People’s Committee spent VND5 billion on gifts to social welfare beneficiaries to help them enjoy a happy Tet.

Mr Hai also highlighted the province’s thorough preparations for Tet, especially for poor households.

*** During January 27-28, Deputy National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien paid a Tet visit to Hai Duong province’s Party Committee and people.

The Deputy NA Chairman congratulated the provincial Party Committee and people in Hai Duong on their socio-economic development achievements in 2010 and praised the province’s guidelines in organising the Party Congress at all levels.

Deputy NA Chairman also spoke highly of the province’s achievements in providing care for poor people and social policy beneficiary families, and devising the plans to cope with the cold spell this winter and ensure agricultural production. He urged the province to strengthen security and transport safety during Tet.

On the occasion, Mr Kien visited and presented gifts to Vietnam’s Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Phuc, who is 97 years old.