The 11^th session of the Da Nang People’s Council (PCl) in its 9^th tenure for the 2016 - 2021 term opened at PCL’s meeting hall at 42 Bach Dang Street on Tuesday morning.

Chairman Trung delivering his opening speech at the session

Present at the opening ceremony were municipal Party Committee Secretary Truong Quang Nghia and Deputy Secretary Vo Cong Tri, municipal People’s Committee Chairman Huynh Duc Tho, Chairwoman of the municipal Fatherland Front Committee Dang Thi Kim Lien, and 44 out of 48 PCl members, along with invited guests.  

In his remarks at the opening ceremony, municipal PCl Chairman Nguyen Nho Trung said that despite facing many difficulties and challenges over the past 6 months, the city gained numerous socio-economic achievements. Besides, it saw positive results in budget collections, FDI attraction, and addressing press issues on the basis of ensuring a harmony between the city's development strategies, and the benefits of the residents and businesses.

He added during that period the cultural and spiritual lives of local residents were enhanced, whilst social order, security and traffic safety were ensured.

However, some of the city’s key projects have been behind schedule. Traffic congestion, environmental pollution, the lack of tap water, and other issues have yet to be resolved completely.

Chairman Trung also asked PCl members to uphold their sense of responsibility to create consensus between the authorities and local citizens.

Delegates attending the opening ceremony of the session

The session, which will run until Thursday, 11 July, is being broadcast live on Da Nang Radio and Television (DRT) channels.

In the spotlight at the 3-day session are the review of the city’s socio-economic performance and its security and defence, and the budget collection and spending, over the first half of this year, and the identification of key tasks for the remaining months of the year.

Also, the event features thematic reports given by the municipal Fatherland Front Committee, the municipal People’s Committee, and the Executive Board of the municipal People’s Council.

This afternoon, the People’s Council members will be divided into different groups to discuss the reports mentioned above.

The city leaders laying wreaths at the 2 September Peace Monument before attending the opening ceremony of the session

Tomorrow morning, 10 July, focus will be on questioning and answering to questions raised by People’s Council members.

On Thursday, participants will focus on discussing more about major resolutions, and passing them.