Speaking at the ceremony, President Vo Van Thuong highly valued Lao Cai’s development achievements in recent years, affirming that they are living proof of fulfilling the promise made to the beloved Uncle Ho when he visited the province.
The State leader asked Bac Giang to focus on strongly transforming the economic structure associated with renewing the growth model in the direction of promoting the application of science, technology, and innovation; increasing labour productivity; and paying more attention to investing in agricultural development, farmers, and rural areas.
He asked the provincial Party Committee and people to fully realise the role, position, potential, advantages, and challenges of the province as well as stressed the importance of building a healthy cultural environment and new-style rural areas, focusing on healthcare for people, promoting social security, and constantly improving the material and spiritual lives of the people.
On the same day, President Vo Van Thuong offered incense at Xuong Giang victory special national relic site. He also attended the groundbreaking of a project on upgrading the national relic site of Stand B of Bac Giang Stadium, where President Ho Chi Minh talked to local officials and people on October 17, 1963.
