Scene at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)BinhPhuoc (VNA) –Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the southern provinceof Binh Phuoc to focus more on the development of smart agriculture.
Ata working session with provincial leaders on January 2, the Government leadersaid the province should mobilise all resources to expand a smart model ofvegetable growing in order to make prestigious export products branded as a representativeof Vietnam in the world market.
BinhPhuoc is the country’s largest province but also one of its poorest in thesoutheastern region. The province serves as a bridge to connect the region withthe Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) and areas bordering Cambodia. It three mainproducts are rubber, pepper and cashew.
Last year, a volatility of prices and a slow recovery from damages due toprolonged drought significantly impacted the growth of local agriculture.
ThePrime Minister also pointed out that although the province boasts fertile landand abundant natural resources, its per capita income in 2016 was just 42.1million VND (1,850 USD), lower than the national average of 50 million VND (2,190USD).
Alsoin Binh Phuoc, Prime Minister Phuc broke ground for the construction of theMinh Tam Cement Factory in Hon Quan district.
Speakingat the ceremony, he highlighted the importance of the factory and praisedbusinesses for their decision to invest in this remote area. He also noted thatthe project will benefit from advanced technology imported from Germany.
The12 trillion VND (527 million USD) plant, with a total capacity of about 4.5million tonnes per year, is expected to create thousands of jobs for localpeople and revenues for the local budget.
Inhis remarks, the PM also urged investors to use local land and water resourcesin the most effective and safe way in order to protect the natural environmentof the region.
The project should strive for a long-term sustainable operation by focusing onprotecting the environment rather than exploiting it for a short time.
PM Phuc asked investors to complete the project within 18 months so as tocontribute to the local socio-economic development.
He also request Binh Phuoc province to create favourable conditions for theinvestors during construction and to ensure the safe relocation of localresidents for the project’s land clearance.
Onthe same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a ceremony marking the20th anniversary of the re-establishment of Binh Phuoc province (January1, 1997-2017).-VNA
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