Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has described corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena as ‘internal enemies’, against which the fight is long term, difficult and complex, with prevention as the priority. The PM, who is also Secretary of the Government Party Committee, chaired the committee’s conference on December 1 to review the prevention and combat of corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena during the Party’s 13th tenure.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of addressing these issues as part of a broader strategy to ensure the integrity and sustainability of governance. The conference was a platform for discussing strategies and reviewing the effectiveness of current efforts in combating these internal threats.

The focus of the meeting was on prevention as the primary approach to tackling corruption and wastefulness. The Prime Minister called for stronger efforts and cooperation among various government agencies to enhance transparency and accountability. He highlighted the need for continuous monitoring and evaluation to track progress and identify areas requiring further attention.

The Prime Minister’s call to action underlines the government’s commitment to rooting out corruption and related issues, which are seen as significant obstacles to national development. The emphasis on prevention reflects a proactive stance aimed at addressing the root causes of these internal challenges.