Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong gave a speech directing the ceremony.

Attending the ceremony on the Central side were Mr. Nguyen Khoa Diem, former member of the Politburo , former Secretary of the Party Central Committee, former Head of the Central Committee's Culture and Ideology Committee; Party Central Committee members: Tran Quang Phuong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly; Le Tan Toi, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on National Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs; leaders of ministries, branches; leaders of Military Region 4...

On the side of Hue city, there were: Party Central Committee member, Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council, Head of the City National Assembly Delegation Le Truong Luu; Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Pham Duc Tien; Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Van Phuong; members of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee; city leaders through the periods...

133 communes and wards merged, leaving 40 new administrative units

At the ceremony, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Head of the Organization Committee of the City Party Committee Phan Xuan Toan announced Resolution No. 1675/NQ-UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the arrangement of administrative units (UDs) of Hue city in 2025.

Accordingly, the National Assembly Standing Committee decided to arrange the establishment of 40 commune-level administrative units (including 21 wards and 19 communes) on the basis of merging current wards and communes.

Notably, new wards such as Phong Dien, Phong Thai, Phong Dinh, Phong Phu, Phong Quang, Huong Tra, Kim Tra, Kim Long, Huong An, Phu Xuan, Thuan An, Hoa Chau, My Thuong, Vy Da, Thuan Hoa, An Cuu, Thuy Xuan, Thanh Thuy, Huong Thuy, Phu Bai... were established from the merger of 2-4 adjacent communes/wards.

Party, State and city leaders of all periods attended the ceremony.

Some new communes such as Dan Dien, Quang Dien, Binh Dien, Phu Vinh, Phu Ho, Phu Vang, Vinh Loc, Hung Loc, Loc An, Phu Loc, Chan May - Lang Co, Long Quang, Nam Dong, Khe Tre, A Luoi 1-5... were also established in a similar manner.

Duong No Ward is the only unit that does not make arrangements.

The Resolution takes effect from the date of its adoption (June 16, 2025). The new government begins operating from July 1, 2025.

Mr. Phan Xuan Toan also announced the following decisions: Decision of the Executive Committee of the Party Committees of districts, towns and counties on ending the activities of the Party Committees at the commune level; Decision of the Executive Committee of the City Party Committee on ending the activities of the Party Committees at the district level; Decision of the Executive Committee of the City Party Committee on establishing 40 grassroots Party organizations under the City Party Committee; Decision of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Resolution of the City People's Council appointing personnel of the Executive Committee, Standing Committee, Secretary, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, members of the Inspection Committee, Chairman, Vice Chairman of the Party Committee's Inspection Committee, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Heads of the People's Council's Committees, Chairman, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level; Decision to establish the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of 40 communes and wards.

On behalf of the leaders of the newly established communes and wards, Mr. Luu Duc Hoan, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of Chan May - Lang Co commune, said: "Taking on the position of Party Committee Secretary of the commune during the time of transfer and rearrangement of administrative units is a great honor, but at the same time it is also a very heavy responsibility."

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong presents the Resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee to the leaders of Hue city.

Mr. Luu Duc Hoan pledged to: Promote the spirit of solidarity and democracy within the Party Committee; uphold the principles of democratic centralism, discipline, and order, ensuring unity of the entire political system; promptly perfect the post-merger apparatus in a scientific and effective manner; inherit traditional values ​​and build a development vision appropriate to the new scale and potential; strengthen ideological work, create consensus among cadres, party members and people; arouse the spirit of innovation, determination to complete development goals; maintain close ties with the people; proactively listen and effectively resolve issues right from the grassroots level according to the motto "close to the people, close to the people, for the people"; mobilize the strength of the entire political system, preserve cultural and historical values, build a new stable, comprehensively developed, strong and safe unit.

“We clearly define: The success of the two-level government model, without an intermediate district level, first of all starts with effective operational capacity right at the grassroots level,” Mr. Luu Duc Hoan emphasized.

Historical milestones on the journey of institutional reform in Hue

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong emphasized: The arrangement of commune-level administrative units is not only an important administrative event, but also a historical milestone in the process of institutional reform and organization of local government apparatus - opening a new development stage with the stature of a profound, comprehensive and strongly spreading innovation revolution throughout the entire national political and administrative system.

Mr. Phuong said that this is a major, consistent policy of the Party and State, which is being implemented synchronously and drastically nationwide, towards putting the two-level local government model (provincial and communal levels) into official operation from July 1, 2025.

Central and city leaders congratulate new Party Secretaries of communes and wards after reorganization

In particular, the National Assembly passed with absolute consensus the amendment and supplementation of a number of articles of the Constitution, along with many related laws and resolutions, creating a solid legal foundation for this historic institutional transition.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong acknowledged and commended the persistent contributions of the district and commune-level government system before the reorganization; at the same time, he highly appreciated Hue city for being proactive, determined and methodical in implementing the new government model.

“The arrangement of 133 communes and wards into 40 commune-level administrative units was carried out carefully, ensuring harmony between legality, culture - history, community characteristics and long-term development orientation. This is not only a boundary adjustment, but also a “golden opportunity to reshape Hue’s urban development space in a modern, smart direction while still imbued with the identity of the Ancient Capital,” Mr. Tran Quang Phuong emphasized.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong requested the Party Committee, government and people of Hue City to quickly stabilize the organization, arrange cadres and civil servants reasonably at the new administrative units, ensuring uninterrupted provision of public services. At the same time, pay attention to the ideological work, regime and benefits for the staff affected by the arrangement. Develop the economy in conjunction with promoting the value of the Ancient Capital; care for people's lives; strengthen national defense and security, build a solid national defense associated with people's security; maintain a safe and peaceful living environment as a "political commitment".

To realize the above goals, Mr. Tran Quang Phuong suggested continuing to promote solidarity - dynamism - creativity, making the most of special policies, enhancing the role of Party committees, National Assembly delegations, People's Councils, Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations to create broad consensus.

Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Truong Luu presents decisions to ward and commune secretaries

“Today’s event is a big step forward in the journey of comprehensive national renewal. I deeply believe that Hue - with its bravery, intelligence and brilliant cultural traditions - will continue to be a bright spot in implementing the two-tier government model, contributing to the country’s sustainable development in the coming period,” Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong expressed his hope.

Determined to build new strong and comprehensive administrative units

At the ceremony, Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Truong Luu sent his congratulations to the collectives that had just been granted the decision and the 40 newly established communes and wards. At the same time, he expressed his thanks for the attention and close direction of the Central Party Committee, the National Assembly, the Government and the central ministries and branches; and acknowledged the great consensus and support of the People throughout the process of implementing this important policy.

Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Truong Luu suggested: Immediately after the announcement ceremony, the Party committees, authorities, the Fatherland Front, departments, branches, and organizations from the city to the grassroots level should focus on synchronously and effectively implementing the five key tasks after the reorganization. Urgently arrange the apparatus, arrange personnel, means, and facilities so that the new administrative units can operate stably and effectively from the first day. Seriously implement plans for using assets and headquarters after the merger to avoid loss and waste.

Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Truong Luu speaks at the ceremony

The Party Committees of communes and wards should promptly develop working regulations, action programs, and assign specific tasks to comrades in the Executive Committee; review the system of directive documents of the Central and the City to organize implementation in accordance with the reality of each locality.

Departments, branches and sectors strengthen training and professional guidance; deploy operational information and management systems for cadres and civil servants at all levels, meeting task requirements in the new period.

Establish subcommittees to serve the congress; develop documents seriously, scientifically, and practically; successfully organize grassroots Party congresses, creating new momentum for local development.

Member of the Party Committee, Secretary of Chan May - Lang Co Commune Party Committee Luu Duc Hoan speaks at the inauguration ceremony

Focus on disbursing public investment capital, speeding up site clearance, proactively preventing natural disasters and fires. At the same time, take care of the ideological work and life of cadres and civil servants; consolidate a strong political system, maintain stability and increase people's trust.

“Implementing the Resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee is an important political task. I hope that the entire political system of the city will continue to promote the spirit of solidarity, responsibility, and determination to achieve the double-digit growth target in 2025,” Mr. Le Truong Luu noted.

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