Leaders pay New Year visits on first working day

Lieutenant General Nguyễn Đức Nhanh briefed the State President on the sector’s operations and tasks in 2011.

Hà Nội Police has carried out plans to maintain political security and social order, especially at key targets and important political events.

During the Tết festival, there were no fires or explosions in the capital city in which Hanoians welcomed the New Year festival in a peaceful, happy and healthy atmosphere, said Mr. Nhanh.

State President Sang congratulated Hà Nội Police on their achievements over the past year.

The same day, National Assembly Chairman Nguyễn Sinh Hùng visited Việt Nam Customs staff and wished them good luck for the lunar New Year.

At the meeting, NA Chairman Hùng said that he was pleased with this year’s safe nationwide.

Mr. Hùng treasured the custom sector’s efforts in 2011, which contributed to stabilizing the macro-economy, and maintaining the country’s economic growth.

He also said the customs sector has continued to grow and modernize and its specialists have constantly improved their professional skills, helping effectively control the level of the national trade deficit./.