Haiphong voters expressed their joy at the success of the session and agreed on the measures for socio-economic development set by the NA for 2012 and beyond. They also proposed the NA increase its supervision over the implementation of the Party and State’s policies at the grassroots level, especially in planning, environmental protection, high quality training, administrative reform, social security policies, and prevention of hand-foot-mouth disease.

Representatives of Haiphong voters also suggested that the government continue to accelerate key infrastructural projects such as the Hanoi-Haiphong highway, Lach Huyen deep-water port, Tien Lang airport, and build new models of rural areas in the suburban districts of the city.

Meanwhile, the PM asked the voters to take an active part in minimizing traffic accidents, controlling environmental pollution, and speeding up administrative reform, and anti-corruption efforts.

Mr Dung reiterated that the Party and State pay great attention to education and training and have mobilized many resources for the sector’s development, with a focus on tertiary education and vocational training.

He requested that Haiphong city concentrate on site clearance for infrastructural projects and on zoning plans.

The PM previously addressed the third session of the Haiphong Municipal People’s Council, highlighting the threats and favourable conditions faced by the country. He underscored Vietnam’s achievements in stabilizing the macroeconomy, curbing inflation, maintaining the stability of the domestic currency, increasing exports and controlling imports, and ensuring foreign currency reserves.

PM Dung stressed that in early 2012, Vietnam should drastically restructure its economy, with a focus on investments, state enterprises (especially groups and corporations), and banking systems (particularly commercial banks and financial institutions).