PM visits coal miners in Quang Ninh province
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited and presented gifts to workers of the Ha Lam Coal Joint Stock Company, a subsidiary of the Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin), during his working trip to Quang Ninh on Sunday.
PM Phuc spoke highly of Vinacomin and Ha Lam comapny's efforts to improve the life and incomes of their workers.
On the occasion of the Workers' Month (May), he extended his best regards to nearly 120,000 coal mine workers across the country, and affirmed that the Party and State always pay special attention to the working class in general and coal miners in particular by continuously improving policies and their living standards.
He emphasised the importance of ensuring labour safety and protecting the environment in coal mining areas, reducing environmental pollution during the process of coal mining and transportation.
PM Phuc asked Vinacomin to build more houses for workers as the current number of accommodations for them remains limited.
The government leader took this occasion to present 200 gift packages to disadvantaged workers of the Ha Lam company.