During his reception for the UN official in Hanoi on March 10, PM Phuc applauded effective cooperation of the UN with Vietnam amid the global spread of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), and affirmed the Vietnamese Government’s determination to effectively cope with the epidemic.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra.

Vietnam is making every effort to not only successfully fight against the disease but also complete its set socio-economic development targets, PM Phuc stressed.

Vietnam has been performing well its role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC), especially the presidency of the UNSC, he said.

The Government leader noted that in its capacity as President of the UNSC in January, Vietnam successfully organised a discussion on the UN Charter, which highlighted multilateralism, the role of the charter, the UN and international law.

Vietnam has actively participated in the council’s activities with its foreign policy of independence and self-reliance based on the constructive and responsible principle for common interests, peace and stability in regions, he said.

For his part, Malhotra praised Vietnam’s efforts and strong measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community, saying that the UN has shared Vietnam’s experience with other countries worldwide.

UN organisations in Vietnam will always accompany Vietnam in the fight against the epidemic by providing technological and technical assistance to help the country in evaluating the disease, thus minimising its impacts on socio-economic development.

Vietnam excellently completed its role as President of the UNSC in January, he said, adding the UN agencies are actively coordinating with Vietnamese relevant partners to help Vietnam organise international events on women, peace and security in August.

Hanoi ensures sufficient supply of necessities amid COVID-19 developments

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested all parties concerned to ensure supply of essential goods to meet public demand amid developments of COVID-19 in Hanoi.

PPC Chairman Duong Van Thai urges to pay high attention to socio-economic development ensuring growth targets

(BGO)- Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee (PPC) of Bac Giang province Duong Van Thai chaired a monthly brief meeting with chairpersons of people’s committee of the districts and city and leaders of the departments and related agencies on 27 February about socio-economic development, administrative reform, dealing with complaints and denunciations, traffic order and safety and land clearance compensation for the key projects.

Project to promote development of experimental music

The experimental music project, entitled “Shapes of music”, will officially be launched by the Dom Dom (Firefly) Experimental Music and Arts Centre on March 1.

Bac Giang invests in tourism development infrastructure

(BGO) – Investment in infrastructure construction is one of the key factors to boost the tourism growth. Thus, many localities in Bac Giang province have mobilized all sources to upgrade and improve the grass root infrastructure to help change and beautify the landscapes as well as link the utilities among the tourism destinations.

PPC Secretary Bui Van Hai directs to build Hiep Hoa district into motivation area for economic development in the west of Bac Giang province

(BGO) - Bui Van Hai, member of the Central Party Committee, Secretary of Bac Giang provincial Party Committee (PPC), Chairman of the provincial People’s Council of Bac Giang province chaired a meeting with the Standing Committee of the district’s party committee and leaders of Hiep Hoa district on the district’s socio-economic development.

Source: VNA