Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh has requested that the Red River province of Nam Dinh accelerate socio-economic development, combining economic growth with ensuring social welfare and equality.

Whilst working with local authorities on September 3-4, General Secretary Manh urged Nam Dinh to participate in a scheme to turn its provincial capital of the same name into the southern Red River delta’s socio-economic and cultural centre.

Nam Dinh should further boost agricultural production in parallel with industrial and service development, with priority being given to processing in order to bolster agricultural production and increase rural industrialisation and modernisation, the party leader said.

In addition, General Secretary Manh stated that the province should maintain and expand the production of traditional crafts, with increased cooperation with localities that have the materials and manpower to develop these occupations.

Nam Dinh achieved economic growth of 9.15 percent in the first six months of this year, with rapid restructuring being seen in the industrial sector and improved efficiency in agricultural production.

However, the party leader noted that Nam Dinh remains in the group of localities with low economic growth and its actual economic development has failed to live up to its potential.

The general secretary also cited low product value and the processing industry’s low efficiency as weaknesses that the province should focus on addressing and overcoming.

Whilst in Nam Dinh, the party leader attended a ceremony marking the start of a new school year at the Hai Hau High School, one of the province’s flagship schools which has achieved outstanding performances in both teaching and studying. (VNA)