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Empowering People, Building Rural Resilience, and Unlocking Agricultural Potential

25 June, 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaking at the conference – Photo: VGP

On the afternoon of June 22, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a mid-term national conference to review the national target programs on new-style rural area building and sustainable poverty reduction, as well as two nationwide campaigns for the 2021-2025 period. The conference was held six months earlier than planned to evaluate the achievements and prepare for the two-level local government model, which will be implemented from July 1, 2025.

In his conclusion, the Prime Minister affirmed the correctness and effectiveness of the early conclusion, especially as the country is entering a new stage of development. He stated that the implementation of Resolution 26-NQ/TW on agriculture, farmers, and rural areas has proven to be correct and suitable, yielding positive results. This process has not only contributed to restructuring the economy in a fast and sustainable manner but has also significantly improved rural infrastructure and enhanced the material and spiritual life of the people. Vietnam has also been recognized internationally as a model for achieving the Millennium Development Goals, especially in poverty reduction, rural development, and clean water provision.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the achievements are the result of the consistent leadership of the Party, directly through the Political Bureau and the Secretariat; the unity and consensus of the entire society; the synchronized participation of the political system; international support; and the internal strength derived from the relationship between agriculture, farmers, and rural areas, combined with Vietnamese culture, natural conditions, and people.

Regarding the orientation for the next phase, the Prime Minister affirmed that the overarching goal is to build an ecological agriculture, a modern rural area, and a civilized farmer, in line with the country’s orientation in the new era as set out in the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress. At the same time, the poverty reduction program will continue to be implemented in a comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable manner.

The Prime Minister requested that the entire political system focus on four key groups of solutions:

First, improve the institution to establish the central role of farmers, considering agriculture as the driving force and rural areas as the foundation for development;

Second, develop strategic infrastructure serving rural areas in a modern direction, including transportation, energy, health care, education, culture, and digital infrastructure;

Third, build human resources and a contingent of farmers with qualifications and capabilities suitable for the new context, in line with the two-level government model, while associating with the national digital transformation strategy, integration, legal innovation, and private economic development;

Fourth, diversify agricultural products, supply chains, and markets, targeting domestic and international consumption. The Prime Minister particularly drew attention to the potential of the Halal food market, which serves over two billion consumers worldwide.

Additionally, farmers are expected to take a proactive and pioneering role in three aspects: escaping poverty and getting rich from their internal resources, building the image of a civilized farmer, and engaging in green production and digital transformation. The Prime Minister especially emphasized the role of the “digital literacy campaign,” aiming to universalize digital skills to build a digital economy, digital society, and digital citizens in rural areas.

Regarding the organization of implementation, the Prime Minister directed ministries, sectors, and localities to promptly build national target programs for the 2026-2035 period in an integrated manner. At the same time, launch appropriate emulation campaigns, with clear assignments of people, tasks, time, responsibilities, products, and authority to ensure effectiveness in implementation. In the current context, the state continues to play the role of “seed capital” to lead and activate social resources, encourage public-private cooperation, and improve institutions to mobilize internal resources, develop infrastructure, and ensure social welfare.

The Prime Minister requested that the implementation of the programs and campaigns be substantive and avoid formalism. There should be control tools to prevent negativity, wastefulness, and corruption in the process. The press and media are requested to actively participate by providing full and accurate information, contributing to spreading the programs to every citizen.

Concluding the conference, the Prime Minister emphasized the core principle: “The policy must be right, consensus must be high, implementation must be effective, and the benefits to the people must be substantial.” People should perceive the results brought about by the programs, not just through slogans or commitments, but through specific and measurable changes in their daily lives.

Tung Phong

– 05:13 23/06/2025