(PLO)- The Prime Minister requested the industry and trade industry in all conditions to ensure the supply of petrol and oil, and to ensure the safe supply of electricity for production.
On February 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference to promote domestic production and consumption and expand export markets in 2023 organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a speech at the meeting on the morning of February 3. Photo: VGP |
Must ensure enough electricity, gasoline at a reasonable price
At the conference, the Prime Minister emphasized and spent a lot of time analyzing five issues related to electricity including power source, electricity load, electricity distribution, electricity use and electricity price. In particular, the power source must make the most of the difference potential, outstanding opportunities and competitive advantages of the country, including the potential of wind power and solar power.
The electrical load must avoid the situation of massive power build-up but no load. Distribution of electricity in accordance with the conditions of the country and each region. Use electricity efficiently and economically. Electricity prices are suitable for the economy and people’s income.
The Prime Minister noted that our country’s electricity price cannot be like that of developed countries. If the price is too high, people, businesses and the economy cannot stand it. Since then, the Prime Minister suggested that the Ministry of Industry and Trade must think carefully regarding this issue in the spirit of harmonious benefits, difficulties and risks shared among the State, businesses and people; balance, harmony and rationality between inflation and growth.
The Prime Minister welcomed the recent issuance of Circular 15 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Prime Minister said he was willing to sit down and have a dialogue with electricity buyers and sellers, but the electricity price was reasonable.
Along with that, the Ministry of Industry and Trade should coordinate with the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises to direct investors to speed up the progress of key projects in the power, oil and gas, coal industries. effective for the long-term difficulties and obstacles for the projects of Thai Binh 2 and Song Hau 1 thermal power plants and have put these projects into operation. The Ministry of Industry and Trade needs to continue to study and handle problems for the Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant project, the Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel Plant project phase 2…
The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to ensure sufficient supply of gasoline (domestic production and imports), ensuring that there is no shortage of petrol in all situations. Early study and propose amendments to Decree 95/2021/ND-CP of the Government in the spirit of reducing intermediaries, reducing procedures in the field of petroleum business, and strengthening inspection and supervision.
The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to think carefully regarding the electricity price issue in the spirit of harmonious benefits, difficulties and risks shared between the State, businesses and people.
Make effective use of free trade agreements
At the conference, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said that the situation of industrial production, trade, import and export in January all decreased compared to the previous month and the same period last year; orders decrease.
Domestically, although purchasing power has recovered, it is still weak and has not yet stimulated production, investment and consumption.
Mr. Phan Van Chinh, Director of the Import-Export Department, said: The decline in world demand is a difficult factor and a big challenge for Vietnam’s exports in 2023.
Besides, the impact of China’s economic opening following controlling the COVID-19 epidemic may make Vietnamese goods more competitive in export markets.
In this regard, the Prime Minister asked the industry and trade sector to synchronously implement solutions to restore and develop production with a focus on removing difficulties, promoting both supply and demand sides, focusing on industrial development. foundation businesses associated with practical and effective support policies and solutions in order to deeply and effectively participate in the global value chain.
The industry and trade also need a solution to make effective use of the free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed. At the same time, expanding the market to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South America, South Asia, and Africa, enhancing the diversification of supply chains. Expeditiously negotiate and sign an FTA with Israel. Make good use of the opportunity China opens up following the epidemic is under control.
The Prime Minister also asked the industry and trade industry to boost domestic purchasing power, implement trade promotion programs, promote the distribution of goods through digital platforms and e-commerce to expand domestic consumption, develop the market and develop the market. Vietnamese brand…
“Do better the market work, including forecasting, balance supply and demand, market prices of essential commodities, closely monitor developments for appropriate and effective management, without disruption, supply guarantee. To facilitate trade, coordinate with ministries and sectors to reduce logistics service costs to improve trade competitiveness” – said the Prime Minister.•
Planning electricity, energy… needs quality
In the context that the economic situation in 2023 is forecasted to be difficult, at the conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that the more pressure, the more efforts must be made, turning risks into threats.
Among the key tasks assigned to the industry and trade sector, the head of the Government requested, first of all, to focus on four sectoral master plans assigned to lead, including: National electricity planning; the national energy master plan; planning infrastructure for reserve and supply of petroleum and national gas; planning for exploration, exploitation, processing and use of minerals.
“The government is very concerned regarding this. Progress is essential, but more is needed is the quality of the planning, especially the Power Plan VIII. At this point, we need to be calm, not hasty,” emphasized the Prime Minister.
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