PM hails planning-investment ministry's role as strategic advisor in socio-economic development
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has well performed its role as a strategic advisor of the Government, especially in COVID-19 prevention and control and socio-economic recovery and development strategies, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a year-end conference held by the ministry in Hanoi on January 4.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Planningand Investment (MPI) has well performed its role as a strategic advisor of the Government, especiallyin COVID-19 prevention and control and socio-economic recovery and developmentstrategies, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a year-end conference heldby the ministry in Hanoi on January 4.
The leader also hailed the ministry for its work in handling issues related to enterprises, improving the domestic business environment, directing public investments, mobilisingnon-State resources, promoting digital transformation and innovations, buildinglaws and institutionalising the Party's resolutions.
Regarding tasks in 2023, PM Chinh urged the ministry tomake greater efforts in managing plans and coordinating the macro-economy, keepa close watch on the regional and international situation, step up theforecasting work and build scenarios so as to timely provide consultations forthe Government and the PM in directing the implementation of resolutions of the Party, National Assembly and Government.
The ministry should provide strategic consultations in the implementation of the resolution of the 13th NationalParty Congress, the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan and the 2021-2030socio-economic development strategy, along with directions given by PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the recent teleconference between the Governmentand the 63 cities and provinces on January 3, the PM noted.
An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA)
He asked the ministry to continue institutionalising policies and guidelines of the Party, and push innovations and scientific-technologicalapplication with attention paid to major trends like circular economy andgreen economy.
The government leader also listed other tasks regarding Party building,personnel, and the fight against corruption and other negative phenomena.
According to a report presented at the meeting, asof the end of December 2022, the ministry had completed all of the tasksassigned by the Government and the PM.
Participants suggested that the ministry continue to make recommendations to the Government on policies for harmonious development among industries, economic sectors, and between economy and culture, social security and environmental protection. They also proposed that the ministry encourage the development of green economy, circular economy, green transition and digital transformation./.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA) 
