Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (middle) (Source: VNA) Duringa working session with provincial officials on April 14, PM Phuc described KienGiang as a miniature of Vietnam with an important position not only in terms ofeconomy but also national defence, security, and external relations in the region.
Speakinghighly of Kien Giang’s socio-economic development over the past years,including its marine-based economy, agricultural production and tourism, hesaid the province has economic potential and sustainable developmentdirections, while the living conditions of local people have continuallyimproved.
Regardingthe development vision, PM Phuc said Kien Giang must strive to become a wealthyprovince based on its natural advantages and application of technologicaladvances into tourism, agriculture, marine-based economy, and supporting andprocessing industries.
PhuQuoc island should be developed into a precious, big pearl and a unique,world-class tourism and resort centre, hence attracting more investors and intellectualsand serving as a momentum for the province’s economic development in the timeto come, he said.
Theleader suggested issuing breakthrough policies and mechanisms, especially termsin the Law on Special Administrative Economic Zone, to facilitate the localeconomy and livelihoods.
Aboutthe future tasks, PM Phuc requested Kien Giang to complete Phu Quoc developmentplans with a vision to 30 years and 50 years in different areas while ensuringthe quality of the environment, wastewater, waste, and marine ecologicalsystem, thereby making Phu Quoc a truly resort paradise.
Atthe same time, the province was required to build tourism facilities, diversifycommunity-based tourism, offer tax incentives and encourage investors to joinin vocational training for local residents.
Thegovernment leader also reminded Kien Giang province to study economicrestructuring in the context of climate change while simultaneously performingsocio-economic tasks and ensuring national defence, security, food hygiene andsafety.
Onthe occasion, he assigned the Transport Ministry to study the establishment ofa search and rescue centre on Phu Quoc island.
KienGiang boasts a diverse mangrove ecological system and great potential for agro-forestry-fisheryand tourism. Last year, the local economy expanded by 6.57 percent, higher thanthe country’s average of 6.21 percent.
PhuQuoc island district has attracted 254 projects worth 377.83 trillion VND(16.64 billion USD).
Theprovince has set a target of collecting over 8.8 trillion VND (384.2 millionUSD) for the State budget and serving 5.82 million tourists, including 360,000foreigners this year.-VNA
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