Although close co-ordination between relevant agencies has resulted in some initial progress in the fight against corruption, the activities have not been strong enough.

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong at the conference on December 28. (Photo: VNN)

Trong made the statement at a conference held to review co-ordination efforts between the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee and other member organisations regarding activities in the fight against corruption in Ha Noi yesterday, December 28.

The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also deputy director of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, said the achievements had contributed to the country’s success in preventing corruption. However, he noted that the efficiency of corruption prevention had yet to match the determination of the Party, Government and people.

“Corruption remains grave and is becoming more sophisticated,” Trong told conference participants.

He said more drastic measures against corruption needed to be implemented next year to further affirm the political determination of the Party, State and people.

He asked ministries, industries and local governments in cities and provinces to disseminate information about corruption prevention in combination with the movement of learning and following the morality of President Ho Chi Minh.

To achieve high efficiency in corruption prevention, Trong said it was essential to continuously implement administrative reform, solve people’s complaints, develop policies on corruption prevention and strive to implement democracy at the grassroots level.

Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee Chairman Huynh Dam pledged to co-ordinate more with the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption and member organisations to create positive changes in corruption prevention.

Participants reached a consensus about plans to strengthen co-ordination between relevant agencies through the implementation of specific measures, such as information exchange and awareness rasing on corruption prevention, among others.

VietNamNet/Viet Nam News