Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Visits Dien Bien after Devastating Floods and Landslides

Strategic Insights -

Following the severe floods and landslides that hit Dien Bien province, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with Deputy Prime Ministers Tran Hong Ha, Le Thanh Long, and Ho Duc Phoc, traveled to the affected areas to offer support and guidance. The Prime Minister's visit aimed to address the urgent needs of the people, including providing assistance, stabilizing life, restoring production, and rebuilding infrastructure. During his visit, the Prime Minister praised the efforts of the local authorities, police, and army in supporting the people and overcoming the consequences of the natural disasters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the communes of Na Son, Tung Duoc, and Xa Dung in Dien Bien province, where he offered encouragement and support to families affected by the floods and landslides.
  • The Prime Minister tasked Deputy Prime Ministers Tran Hong Ha, Le Thanh Long, and Ho Duc Phoc to visit and support the affected areas, with a focus on restoring production, rebuilding infrastructure, and stabilizing life for the people.
  • The government has allocated VND 200 billion and 100 tons of rice to support the people in overcoming the consequences of the natural disasters.
  • The Prime Minister directed the emergency response efforts, emphasizing the need to review and provide support to families who have lost loved ones or been injured, in accordance with the prescribed support level.
  • The Prime Minister also directed the construction of 80 houses that were completely damaged and needed to be relocated.

Statistics:

  • VND 200 billion allocated for support to the people of Dien Bien province.
  • 100 tons of rice provided to support the people in overcoming the consequences of the natural disasters.
  • 80 houses to be constructed to relocate families who lost their homes due to the floods and landslides.

Sources:

  • Government of Vietnam
  • PM Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Dien Bien province
  • Official Letter No. 125/CD-TTg dated August 1
  • Official Letter No. 919/TTG-NN dated August 2
  • Vietnamese Government Portal (VGP) / Nhat Bac