Long An will definitely continue to grow, develop stronger and more sustainable

Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc speaks at the meeting

Attending the meeting were former Permanent Deputy Prime Minister - Truong Hoa Binh; Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc; Permanent Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Head of Provincial National Assembly delegation - Nguyen Thanh Hai; Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut; former provincial leaders through periods, leaders of the Provincial People's Committee, departments, branches and localities in the province.

Delegates attending the meeting

Art performance at the meeting

In the joy and excitement of welcoming the new spring and celebrating the 94th anniversary founding the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Long An province, Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc respectfully sent all delegates, businessmen and businesses the sincere greetings and best wishes for the new year.

Former Permanent Deputy Prime Minister - Truong Hoa Binh gives lucky money to delegates attending the meeting

In 2023, the volatile and unpredictable economic and political situation in the world has severely affected the socio-economic development of Vietnam in general and Long An province in particular. However, with innovation in thinking, perception and action, a series of solutions was drastically implemented in all fields.

Looking back at the arduous journey in 2023, the Party Committee, government, people, domestic and foreign business communities in Long An province have the right to be proud of overcoming the difficulties together with the whole country, successfully and comprehensively in all fields.

Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut gives lucky money to delegates attending the meeting

In 2023, the province's economic growth reached 5.77%, higher than the national average; The scale of the economy ranked 13th in the country; GRDP per capita reached over 96 million VND; State budget revenue reached 21,000 billion VND.

In particular, despite difficult situation, Long An's attraction to domestic and foreign investment still increased over the same period. Of which, Long An issued investment certificates to 65 domestic projects, with a total newly registered capital of more than 56,000 billion VND, an increase of 2.5 times over the same period; Newly granted FDI capital reached nearly 600 million USD, an increase of 73% over the same period.

Many outstanding events were held and many important national and provincial transportation projects were started, making Long An truly a "great construction site". In particular, the province always focuses on taking good care of people's lives, determined to not leave anyone behind, so that every person can enjoy the fruits of growth.

The most respectful thing is that while the business community is still facing many difficulties and challenges, as they must both solving the problem of input and output in production and balancing finances with many costs arising, entrepreneurs and business communities inside and outside the province still promote a high sense of responsibility towards society. Many businesses proactively and voluntarily contribute to investing in building bridges and rural roads; renovate many historical works and relics; building many new schools, etc. Contributed resources since 2016 are more than 5,000 billion VND, about 600 billion VND in 2023 alone.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024, businesses have paid great attention to contributing and taking care of social security, especially supporting the lives of the poor, poor workers, and workers who have lost their jobs or were reduced working hours, with a total cost of nearly 100 billion VND. The Party Committee, government and people of Long An province always acknowledge, deeply appreciate and would like to send deep gratitude to businessmen and businesses for their humane, sincere and precious contributions and support.

In the coming time, the provincial leaders believe and hope that the business community will continue to promote its central and pioneering role in the application of science and technology; invest in increasing labor productivity, total factor productivity, and digital transformation; contribute to the reform of administrative procedures, improving the quality of human resources, etc.

Thereby, the province can proactively respond to all situations, promote production and business in the new situation, join hands and contribute to the common development of Long An homeland. In the new spring, Long An has strong faith and great expectations for a beautiful future. Long An's hometown will definitely reach new achievements to continue to grow and develop strongly and sustainably.

The Provincial Party Secretary also emphasized that on the path of development, the Party Committee, government and people of Long An province always receive the attention and leadership of the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, and the Government; especially the sincere, heartfelt and compassionate help of former State President - Truong Tan Sang, former Permanent Deputy Prime Minister - Truong Hoa Binh, who are outstanding children of Long An hometown; and the monitoring, suggestions and guidance of former provincial leaders, retired officials and Long An compatriots living and working in and outside the province.

In 2024, despite many difficulties and challenges, this is a time of perseverance. The economy may be difficult but faith, will and aspirations are always maintained; The resources and power of belief are extremely great and are one of the factors that determine victory.

With new motivation and new vision, Long An must be ready with a new mindset and new determination to accelerate, successfully completing the goals set out in the Resolution of the 11th Provincial Party Congress, contributing to the successful implementation of the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress.

Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc also believes that, with the desire to develop and promote the traditional values and noble spirit of his homeland Long An, be loyal and resilient in war, self-reliance in labor and production; With the unanimity and solidarity of the political system, the people and the business community will together build Long An province into a dynamic, effective and sustainable economic center, so that Long An's people can have prosperous, civilized, happy and meaningful lives./.

By Staffs - Translated by Q. Thien

Source: https://baolongan.vn/long-an-nhat-dinh-se-lap-nen-nhung-thanh-tich-moi-de-tiep-tuc-vuon-minh-phat-trien-manh-me-va-ben-vung-hon-a171544.html