On the morning of April 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the regular Government meeting for March 2024 and the Government's online conference with localities.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs the regular Government meeting in March 2024 and the Government's online conference with localities - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Attending the conference were Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers, leaders of ministerial-level agencies, government agencies; Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities; Comrade Dinh Van An, Assistant to the General Secretary; leaders of the Central Economic Committee, the Economic Committee, the Finance and Budget Committee of the National Assembly, the National Assembly Office; and representatives of a number of state-owned economic groups.
According to the program, the meeting focused on discussing and assessing the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of 2024, the disbursement of public investment capital and 3 national target programs; the implementation of Resolution 01 of 2024 of the Government, the direction and administration of the Government in March and the first quarter of 2024; additional assessment report on the implementation results of the 2023 socio-economic development plan; and a number of other important contents.
In his opening speech, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked delegates to focus on assessing the situation in March and the first quarter; the direction and management of the Government and local authorities; the results achieved; the causes and lessons learned; assessing the situation in April and the second quarter; and proposing appropriate, feasible and effective tasks and solutions.
The meeting focused on discussing and assessing the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of 2024, the disbursement of public investment capital and 3 national target programs; the implementation of Resolution 01 of 2024 of the Government, the direction and administration of the Government in March and the first quarter of 2024... - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
According to reports, in March and since the beginning of the year, thanks to the drastic participation of the entire political system under the leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat, headed by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the socio-economic situation continued to change positively and comprehensively; the results of March were higher than those of January and February, and the situation in the first quarter of 2024 was better than the first quarter of 2023 in most areas.
GDP growth in the first quarter reached 5.66%, exceeding the scenario set out in Resolution 01 of the Government in 2024 and the highest compared to the same period since 2020; the macro economy is basically stable; inflation is under control; major balances are ensured. Cultural and social fields are focused on. People's lives are improved. Politics and society are stable. National defense and security are strengthened. Foreign affairs are promoted. The country's prestige and position continue to be raised.
Besides the basic achievements, our country still has limitations, shortcomings and continues to face many difficulties and challenges.
According to VGP News
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