Lookatvietnam – Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh paid a pre-Tet visit to Hanoi’s Party and administration officials on January 23, expressing his wish that the enlarged capital city will make big strides in all fields in 2009.

In 2009, he said Hanoi should focus on fulfilling targets set for the 2006-2010 period and making thorough preparations for a grand ceremony to celebrate its 1,000^th anniversary in 2010.

He briefed the officials on the outcome of the recent Party conference and asked Hanoians to join hands with the entire nation to overcome difficulties and reap greater success in the New Year.

According to the Party leader, the city should promote Party building work by enhancing the leadership and combative capacity of its Party organisations, forming the core of its great unity bloc.

He asked the city to promote the campaign of “Studying and following the late President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example” through practical and effective activities so as to develop culture – the spiritual foundation for society.

He reminded the city to take care of unfortunate people, including the poor, street children and social policy beneficiaries during the Tet holiday.

(Source: VOV)