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Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Public Security has been implementing plans and measures to ensure absolute safety and order for the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and the all-level People’s Councils in the 2021-2026 tenure, which are scheduled to take place on May 23.

Speaking at the fourth session of the Subcommittee on Security and Order for the elections on April 15, Deputy Minister Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang, who is head of the subcommittee, hailed efforts made by the public security force and localities since the subcommittee’s third session on March 18.

He also required them to review and complete plans and scenarios for any situation to ensure absolute safety and order for the elections to prevent any unexpected incidents.

To enable voters nationwide to participate in the elections in a democratic, public and fair manner as regulated by law, Quang requested the subcommittee’s members and police units to combine security work for the elections with ensuring security and social order during the 46th National Reunification and May Day holidays (April 30 – May 3)./.

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The emulation movements include:

-Organizing and preparing for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th NA and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.

-Completing programs and projects approved by the municipal Party Committee via the implementation of one key and three breakthrough programs in the 11th Congress of the HCMC Party Organization for the 2020-2025 tenure.

-Implementing the Decree No. 33/NĐ-CP (ND33) providing guidelines for implementation of the Resolution No.131/2020/QH14 (NQ131) on organizing urban administration in HCMC; continuing to carry out remaining missions of Thu Duc City, completing overall planning scheme of Thu Duc City by 2040 with a vision to 2060; proposing the Central Government to consider special mechanisms for Thu Duc City’s development

– Improving the business and investment environment and enhancing competitiveness and providing the second support package to enterprises hit by Covid-19

-Implementing and speeding up the disbursement of public investment and reaching the disbursement of 45 percent and over in the first six months in 2021

-Implementing Directive No.19-CT/TU issued by the HCMC Party Committee on October 19, 2018 on conducting the campaign ‘HCMC residents do not litter on roads and canals for a clean city and urban flooding reduction’; striving to gain 50 percent of wards, communes and towns in HCMC to be recognized as “Level-district clean and green area”

– Strengthening the State management of illegal buildings and reducing unauthorized construction by 10 percent compared to the first six months of 2020

– Calling on people to plant tree to reach the “One Person, One Tree” goal in response to the PM’s call for planting one billion trees from 2021- 2025

-Establishing the HCMC research institute for innovation and putting it into operation

– Boosting progress of projects, including measures to prevent flooding caused by high tides linked to climate change, construction of Thu Thiem Bridge 2, construction of Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line, the site clearance and compensation of the Metro Line 2; kicking off projects consisting of the upgrading of Ho Chi Minh Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Branch located on the Nha Rong (Dragon House) Wharf , expansion of Nha Be District’s Hospital, construction of a railway drainage system in Thu Duc City’s Linh Dong Ward; and completing works of the upgrading of Nguyen Huu Canh Street in Binh Thanh District, construction of a drainage system and rebuilding the surface of Huynh Tan Phat Street (the section from Phu Xuan Bridge to Binh Khanh ferry station) in Nha Be District, the construction of a drainage system and upgrading the surface of the communal road No.11 (the section from Dinh Duc Thien Street to Hung Long commune) in Binh Chanh District.

-Dealing with noise pollution in residential areas

-Ensuring national security and public order before, during and after the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th NA and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure; reducing crime rates, strengthening the police criminal investigation efforts and enhancing fire protection and prevention

The closing ceremony was attended by Sen. Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Phuong, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics and Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Tran Van Thuat.

Reportedly, all competitors have heightened their sense of responsibility and completed their tests with absolute safety.

The competition aimed to improve understanding of politics, regulations of labor hygiene and safety, and professionalism for trade union cadres and members at defense agencies and units.

Speaking at the event, General Phuong spoke highly of the participants’ efforts, and said that such a competition will significantly contribute to building a good force of military mechanics, enhancing the military’s strength and meeting the task requirements in the current context.

The organizing panel handed over 8 first, 12 second, 24 third, and 56 consolation prizes to outstanding competitors. On the occasion, the Military Women Board presented gifts to three female competitors in the competition.

Translated by Trung Thanh

Attending the event hosted by the chapter were Senior Colonel Mac Duc Trong, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), Phan Thi Thanh Huong, Secretary of the Vietnam Youth Union’s Ho Chi Minh City chapter, and Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Tuan, Head of the Department of Politics of Military Hospital 175 under the Ministry of National Defense.

During the exchange, the participants recalled stories highlighting the role of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and the contributions of the military medical force of the Vietnam People’s Army to the UN peacekeeping operations. These contributions help realize the Party and State’s foreign policies, and raise the prestige and position of Vietnam in general and of the Vietnam People’s Army in particular in the international arena.

The Vietnamese peacekeepers also recalled their unforgettable memories and impressions when they performed their tasks as ambassadors of peace in people-to-people diplomacy.

An exhibition showcasing Vietnamese peacekeepers’ activities in South Sudan, a presentation of  200 national flags, 200 bandannas, and 200 “I love my Fatherland” badges from the chapter to the Level 2 Field Hospital (L2FH) Rotation 3 also took place on this occasion as part of the exchange.

The chapter and the L2FH Rotation 3 virtually signed a cooperation agreement under which they will periodically organize exchanges and dialogues, host a virtual exchange program themed “Youth and aspirations to rise”, and build a green space at the L2FH Rotation 3 in South Sudan.

They will also coordinate to implement international voluntary projects in South Sudan related to healthcare, social skills, cultural exchanges, online refresher courses on international youth affairs, and launch a painting contest under the theme “Love for peace”.

The exchange aroused municipal youths’ patriotism and pride of Vietnamese troops and military doctors and featured the role of Vietnamese youth in participating in UN peacekeeping operations.

Translated by Mai Huong

The congratulatory messages came from Speaker of Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) of Malaysia Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun; Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-jin; Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Nguyen Tuong Van; Speaker of the Lok Sabh (lower house) of the Indian Parliament Om Birla; President of the Italian Senate Maria Elisabetta Casellati; Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razmkov; Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova; Speaker of the Mazhilis (House of Representatives) of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Nurlan Nigmatulin; Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia Gombojav Zandanshatar; Speaker of the Palestine National Council Saleem Al – Za’anoon; Speaker of the House of Representatives of Morocco Habib El Malki; President of the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina Sergio T.Massa; and President of Germany’s Hessen State Parliament Boris Rhein.

Source: VNA