On the morning of December 18, the City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Thanh Hoa City solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 220th anniversary of the provincial capital (1804 - 2024), the 30th anniversary of the city's establishment (1994 - 2024), the 10th anniversary of the first-class urban area (2014 - 2024) and announced Resolution No. 1238/NQ-BTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the arrangement of district- and commune-level administrative units in Thanh Hoa province, period 2023 - 2025.
On behalf of the President, Comrade Nguyen Doan Anh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, awarded the First Class Labor Medal to the Party Committee, government and people of Thanh Hoa City.
Delegates perform the flag salute ceremony at the ceremony.
Delegates attending the celebration.
Comrades: Nguyen Doan Anh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation attended the ceremony.
Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Do Minh Tuan and delegates attended the celebration.
Attending the ceremony were comrades: Nguyen Doan Anh, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Do Minh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; former leaders of the province; members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Council, Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee; Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces of Thanh Hoa City and Dong Son District; leaders of departments, agencies, branches, unions at the provincial level, districts, towns and cities in the province; leaders and former leaders of Thanh Hoa City and Dong Son District through the periods; delegations of Hoi An City, Vinh City, Ha Tinh City, Tam Diep City, Ninh Binh City.
Comrade Le Anh Xuan, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Thanh Hoa City delivered a speech at the ceremony.
The speech at the ceremony was presented by Comrade Le Anh Xuan, Member of the Provincial Standing Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Thanh Hoa City People's Council, stating: Thanh Hoa City is one of the cradles of the ancient Vietnamese people, the land of the brilliant Dong Son culture associated with the archaeological site of Do Mountain and the legend of Ban Chan Tien. With a strategic vision, in 1804 from the "Ly So" in Duong Xa village, King Gia Long established Thanh Hoa citadel and moved it to Tho Hac village, named Hac Thanh. After 220 years of construction and development, history has affirmed that Thanh Hoa City is not only the political, economic and cultural center of the province for many centuries but also the birthplace of many heroes, heroes, writers and generals for the country.
Delegates attending the celebration.
During the struggle for power from 1930 to 1945, Thanh Hoa town was one of the areas where revolutionary organizations were active and vigorous. As soon as it was established, the town Party Committee gathered forces, led the army and people to overcome difficulties and hardships, enthusiastically competed in labor production, actively participated in the resistance war, built the country, and gloriously fulfilled the mission of the great rear for the great front. At the end of the resistance war against France, many outstanding collectives and individuals were awarded the Third Class Soldier Medal, Emulation Soldier Medal, and President Ho Chi Minh Badge.
Delegates attending the celebration.
During the years of building socialism in the North and fighting for national liberation in the South, with the spirit of “All for the beloved South”, the Party Committee, government, army and people of the city both produced and fought, contributing a lot of manpower and resources to the victory of the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, liberating the South and unifying the country. In recognition of the great contributions and sacrifices of the Party Committee, people and armed forces of Thanh Hoa town, the Party and State have conferred many noble titles, including the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces.
Delegates attending the celebration.
Continuing the glorious tradition of our fathers and previous generations, in the process of innovation and national construction, the Party Committee, government and people of the city have closely followed the leadership of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, the support of all levels and sectors, united in one heart, strived to compete in labor production, promoted industrialization and modernization, profoundly and comprehensively transformed the urban landscape, and greatly contributed to the overall development of the whole province.
Delegates attending the celebration.
The Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People's Council emphasized: Rising from countless difficulties, from a poor, small town, heavily damaged by two wars, Thanh Hoa City has now made remarkable progress. The administrative boundaries, socio-economic space and urban space of the city have been increasingly expanded. After 5 times of expanding the administrative boundaries, the city's population today has increased to over 650,000 people, ranking 2/19 of type I cities in terms of population size, with a natural area of 228.22 km2, ranking 9/19 of type I cities nationwide. In particular, the event of Dong Son district being merged into Thanh Hoa City marks an important milestone, creating great advantages for trade connections and expanding the urban development space of the new city, creating a premise for Thanh Hoa City to develop strongly in the new period.
The ancient citadel and Thanh Hoa City today will forever be the pride of Thanh Hoa province and the people of the city. The more proud they are, the more clearly each cadre, party member and citizen of the city will identify their responsibilities, determined to successfully implement Resolution 05-NQ/TU of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Resolution of the 22nd City Party Congress, term 2025-2030, strive to rise strongly in the new development stage, build the city by 2030 to become a smart, civilized, modern city, a "livable" city, contributing with the whole province and the whole country to enter the "New Era - the era of national rise".
At the ceremony, authorized by the President, comrade Nguyen Doan Anh, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, awarded the First Class Labor Medal to the Party Committee, government and people of Thanh Hoa City for their outstanding achievements in work, contributing to the cause of national construction and defense.
Authorized by the National Assembly Standing Committee, Comrade Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, presented Resolution No. 1238/NQ-UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee to Thanh Hoa City.
Authorized by the National Assembly Standing Committee, Comrade Lai The Nguyen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, presented Resolution No. 1238/NQ-UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee to Thanh Hoa City.
According to Resolution No. 1238, the entire natural area of 82.87 km2 and population of 101,272 people of Dong Son district will be merged into Thanh Hoa city; 4 wards will be established in Thanh Hoa city, namely Rung Thong ward, Dong Thinh ward, Hoang Quang ward, Hoang Dai ward and Tan Son ward will be merged into Phu Son ward. After the arrangement, Thanh Hoa city has 47 commune-level administrative units, including 33 wards and 14 communes.
Comrade Do Minh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presented the Decision recognizing Dong Son district as a model district to the people and officials of Dong Son district.
At the ceremony, comrade Do Minh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presented the Decision recognizing Dong Son district as a model district to the people and officials of Dong Son district.
Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Do Minh Tuan spoke at the ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Comrade Do Minh Tuan, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized: From the ancient Hac Thanh to the present-day city, through historical periods, the city's cadres and people have strived to gradually bring the city forward with the development of the homeland and the country. In particular, with many changes of location and name, in 1994 Thanh Hoa town was upgraded to a city. After 20 years of construction, Thanh Hoa city was recognized as a type I urban area under the province in 2014.
After 30 years of the city's establishment, with the spirit of "The whole province for the city - the city for the whole province", through many times of expanding the urban space, Thanh Hoa City has achieved important and comprehensive achievements in all aspects, recognized by the Party and the State, and awarded many noble titles. In particular, at today's solemn ceremony, the city was honored to receive the First Class Labor Medal. This is the recognition and affirmation of the stature and maturity of Thanh Hoa City - a large urban area in the system of urban areas in Vietnam.
Delegates attending the celebration.
On behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, Chairman of the People's Committee Do Minh Tuan warmly congratulated the outstanding achievements that the Party Committee, government, and people of Thanh Hoa City have achieved during the past period of construction and development.
The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized: On October 24, 2024, the National Assembly Standing Committee passed Resolution No. 1238 on the arrangement of district and commune-level administrative units of Thanh Hoa province for the period 2023 - 2025, including a very important content of merging the entire Dong Son district into Thanh Hoa city. This is a correct policy of the Central Government and the province, a turning point event, of long-term strategic significance not only for the development of the city, but also for the whole province and the region.
Performance at the celebration.
The task on the new development path of Thanh Hoa City is very large. To be worthy of the new title, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Do Minh Tuan requested the Party Committees, authorities, organizations and people of the city to continue to make efforts, proactively seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and quickly build and develop Thanh Hoa City into a civilized and modern urban area. In particular, focusing on leading and directing the good implementation of planning and management work according to the Thanh Hoa urban master plan approved by competent authorities, so that Thanh Hoa City is truly a bright - green - clean - beautiful urban area and the center of the Southern Delta and North Central regions.
Performance at the celebration.
Based on the potential and advantages of economic conditions and highly qualified human resources, Thanh Hoa City needs to accelerate economic growth and shift the economic structure towards modernity and sustainability. Along with economic development, the city needs to pay more attention to cultural and social activities, ensure environmental sanitation, and improve the material and spiritual life of the people. At the same time, continue to maintain political security and social order and safety in the area; proactively grasp and handle situations well, avoid being passive and surprised.
Focus on leading, directing, and organizing the summary of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee (12th tenure) in conjunction with completing the work of arranging administrative units at district and commune levels according to Resolution No. 1238 of the National Assembly Standing Committee, ensuring conditions for Thanh Hoa City and commune-level administrative units to quickly stabilize after the arrangement, moving towards successfully organizing Party Congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term and electing deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2030 term.
Performance at the celebration.
The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the city to continue promoting the spirit of solidarity and unity within the Party Committee, the government and the people to build a truly clean and strong city Party Committee. Innovate and improve the quality and effectiveness of mass mobilization work, activities of the Fatherland Front and mass organizations; diversify forms of gathering the people, build and firmly consolidate the great national unity bloc.
The road ahead for the Party Committee and the People of Thanh Hoa City still has many difficulties and challenges; however, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Do Minh Tuan believes that, with the attention of the Party and the State, the Provincial Party Committee, the People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee; the coordination and support of agencies and localities in the province, and the consensus of the People, Thanh Hoa City will accelerate, make a strong breakthrough, affirm its position and leading role in the socio-economic development of the province, making increasingly important contributions to the development of the homeland and the country; creating a premise and a solid foundation for the whole country and the whole province to enter a new era - an era of striving to become a rich and prosperous country and the People will be increasingly happy and prosperous.
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