The Hanoi People’s Council convenes today [December 7] a three-day meeting that will cover the election of some important positions for the local government.

Hanoi Peope's Council meeting opens on December 7. Photo: VGP

In the meeting on December 7-9, the participants will elect chairman of the municipal People’s Council, five deputy chairpemen and some members of the People’s Committee for the 2016-2021 term.

Another important issue will be included in the meeting is the planning for the city’s socio-economic development, public investment and budget for 2021-2025.

Hanoi's Party Chief Vuong Dinh Hue at the meeting. Photo: VGP

The People’s Council will also discuss the socio-economic, security, defence, and budget in 2020, targets and missions for 2021.

The council is scheduled to pass 20 reports and 15 resolutions and hold interpellations by the council’s members to the People’s Committee and related agencies.

Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Council Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc at the meeting. Photo: VGP

On this occasion, the council plans to ratify the National Assembly’s resolutions on the urban government and the special budget mechanism for Hanoi.

Other important issues namely infrastructure development, traffic congestion, bridges over Red River, and key development projects will be reached for discussions at the meeting.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Hanoi Party’s Chief Vuong Dinh Hue said the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is estimated to have expanded 3.98% this year, 1.5 times higher than the country’s average rate; consumer price index (CPI) curbed below 3%; budget revenues reached nearly VND280 trillion (US$12.17 billion), up 3.5% on-year. Hanoitimes

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Hanoi to elect People's Council Chair and five People's Committee Vice Chairmen

Hanoi Party Secretary Vuong Dinh Hue said that the 18th session of the City People's Council, scheduled on December 7-10, will elect the Chair of the Hanoi People's Council and five Vice Chairs of the Hanoi People's Committee.