(VOVworld) – Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Tran Hong Ha has stressed the need to devise a long term and inter-regional vision for environmental protection, which he said should be included in national and local development programs.  In an interview with Vietnam News Agency on the Lunar New Year, Minister Ha said his Ministry will increase inspection and oversight of the environment, while coordinating with relevant agencies and localities and holding direct talks with the people and enterprises in addressing environmental problems.