Ha Noi, April 6 (VNA) - Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Dung reiterated the resolve of the Vietnamese Government in the fight against corruption at a regular press briefing in Ha Noi on April 6.
Answering a question raised by a Reuters correspondent regarding to the recently-detected corruption at Project Managing Unit 18 (PMU 18) of the Ministry of Transport, Dung asserted: "Strictly handling of the PMU 18 corruption incident demonstrates our Government's resolve in the fight against corruption," adding that he believed this incident would not exert a negative effect on commitment to Viet Nam by international donors.
Dung stressed that in the course of the construction and development of Viet Nam, ODA is an important capital source for development investment, economic growth and social development. "ODA is being mobilised to develop major socio-economic infrastructure, agriculture, rural areas, communication and transport, electricity and energy, science, education and training as well as other areas," he said.
He also affirmed that the organisation of bidding and implementation of ODA projects in the country have been carried out in line with legal regulations under instructions by donors and strict supervision of international consultants; and that ODA disbursement activities have been praised by the international community and donors.
However, he agreed that there still exist some shortcomings in managing and implementing ODA projects because the regime of Vietnamese legal documents relating to ODA management and use of Viet Nam is still in the process of improvement.
"The Vietnamese Government continues to improve legal documents and decentralise so as to raise the sense of responsibility of ODA users and harmonize with legal regulations on ODA, such as investment, construction and bidding for assuring effective use of ODA," said the spokesman.
Once again, he stressed: "Incidents of negative impact and corruption in PMU 18 are under intensive investigation and legal procedures against the offenders are being prepared. The Vietnamese Party and State are determined to bring to light wrongdoings by orgnisations or individuals no matter who they are. On the basis of the investigation outcome, competent agencies will apply strict measures in accordance with the state laws."
In conclusion, he said: "The Vietnamese Government always welcomes and is open to consultation from international donors."-Enditem
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