(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary To Lam Thursday visited Bach Long Vi island district in the northern city of Hai Phong to assess the living and working conditions of local residents and soldiers stationed on the island.
 General Secretary To Lam visits Bach Long Vi island district, Hai Phong. (Photo: VOV)
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The Party leader highlighted the vision set at the 12th Party Central Committee's 8th plenary on sustainable marine economic development to 2030 and Vision to 2045, urging Hai Phong and Bach Long Vi to focus on developing a comprehensive strategy for the island, ensuring that it becomes a fortress for defending Vietnam's maritime sovereignty while also fostering economic growth, particularly in fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism.
He asked the local administration to prioritize sustainable infrastructure development, including energy, transport, telecommunications, and climate resilience measures, while continuing to strengthen the island’s national security capabilities.
 General Secretary To Lam presents gifts to soldiers on Bach Long Vi island district. (Photo: VOV) |
The Party leader also emphasized the need to turn the island into a center for fishing logistics, promote high-end seafood farming, and develop high-class resort tourism associated with preserving the marine ecosystem.
Earlier the same day, Mr. Lam laid a wreath at the Bach Long Vi Martyrs' Memorial and visited the Radar Station 27, offering gifts to the soldiers stationed there.
He also attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a residential building, a dining hall, and a sanitation facility at the Military and Civilian Medical Centre on the island.
On the occasion, the Party chief presented gifts to the local authorities, military units, and 10 policy beneficiary households on Bach Long Vi island.