PM asks for attentions to remote, disaster-affected areas during Tet

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked for greater efforts from ministries, sectors, localities and enterprises to well prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) and take care of local residents in mountainous, remote and disaster-affected areas.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaking at the meeting.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaking at the meeting.

Speaking at a meeting of the government’s standing members on January 20, PM Phuc applauded ministries, sectors and localities for their efforts and responsibility to carefully prepare for Tet.

He stressed the need to ensure production plans, supply of clean water in the Mekong Delta region, traffic safety, as well as social order and security during the Tet festival.

The government leader requested the National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Trade Frauds and Counterfeits, border guards and market surveillance forces to take strong measures against trade frauds and smuggling.

Meanwhile, the banking sector was asked to ensure safe and convenient transactions for people.

PM Phuc also reminded the culture sector to well manage festivals after Tet.