NA Standing Committee discusses socio-economic development plan

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Members of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee gavetheir opinions on the drafts of thesocio-economic development plan, national financial plan, plan on borrowing andrepayment of public debts and mid-term public investment plan for the 2021-2025period during their sitting on July 13.

NA Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man assessed that the internal forceof the national economy is not strong as its growth remains unsustainable.

He pointed out severe consequences from climate change and natural disasters,adding that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and people hasnot been fully assessed.

Participants at the meeting (Photo: VNA)

Man said the pressure from repayment of publicdebts in 2021 is huge, andasked  ministries, sectors and localitiesto pay attention to and have radical solutions to tighten regular spending and focuson investment.

He stressed that itis necessary to ensure safety of public and government debts, nationalfinancial safety and macro-economic stability.

Meanwhile, NAChairman Vuong Dinh Hue emphasised the urgent necessity to promptlyinstitutionalize the policy and orientation of the Resolution of the 13th NationalParty Congress.

Vice President ofthe Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Ngo Sach Thuc suggested that NAdeputies should uphold their responsibilities and make efforts to implementaction programmes and promises to voters.

The Government needsto strictly direct and control the use of the national COVID-19 vaccine fund inorder to prevent corruption and wastefulness, he said./.

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