The Prime Minister directed the establishment of a working group to solve the problem of goods congestion at the border gate

Immediately after a phone call on January 13 with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to preside over and coordinate with ministries, agencies and 7 border provinces adjacent to China. Quoc urgently established a working group led by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade together with leaders of ministries, agencies and People's Committees of provinces: Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Quang Ninh coordinate with the Chinese side to continue to solve the problem of congestion. goods at the border gate, improve the efficiency of customs clearance and circulation of goods at the border gate, maintain smooth trade between the two countries, especially during the Lunar New Year, ensure effective disease control effective, scientific, safe.

Regarding the settlement of goods congestion at border gates, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that from the beginning of 2021, in the context of complicated epidemic developments, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has coordinated with ministries, branches and localities Local authorities, especially border provinces, have implemented many solutions to remove difficulties and facilitate cross-border export activities, including export of agricultural products and fruits.

In particular, the Ministry has actively reported, recommended and approved by the Prime Minister to reopen the auxiliary border gates on the Vietnam - China border to restore trade activities; Proactively develop and propose the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Transport to approve the transport and circulation process, and guide the establishment of priority transport flows for agricultural products. export, as well as a unified epidemic control and prevention process for goods import and export, entry and exit of vehicles and vehicle drivers to be applied at northern border gates and across the country.

Along with that, the Ministry of Industry and Trade also held phone calls, sent letters and notes to Chinese agencies to exchange contents and propose solutions to overcome congestion and facilitate communication. Customs of Vietnam's export goods at the Vietnam - China border area (such as overcoming the limitation of loading and unloading manpower, extending the operating time of the border gates, unifying the process and measures to prevent Translate,…).

On December 24, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade sent a Note to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand in Vietnam, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Vietnam, the Embassy of the Lao PDR in Vietnam. South to exchange and request the Embassies to inform the management agencies and businesses of your side to consider bringing goods in transit through Vietnam and exporting to China through land border gates between the two countries. Vietnam and China to avoid unnecessary risks, reduce damage to businesses, and at the same time contribute to overcoming and reducing congestion at border gates.

Regularly update and report on new regulations of the Chinese market, the evolution of goods clearance at the border gate and related issues, thereby promptly coordinating with relevant authorities to handle emerging issues. born. Speeding up the implementation to meet China's regulations on registration of agricultural export enterprises as guided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Industry and Trade; at the same time, continue to implement regulations on traceability, growing area codes, packing facilities, labeling, etc. as well as other relevant requirements to improve product quality and meet regulatory requirements. standards and standards agreed with foreign customers.

At the same time, the Ministry also regularly updates and reports regularly on new regulations of the Chinese market, the evolution of goods clearance at the border gate and related issues, thereby promptly coordinating with relevant authorities. handle problems that arise.

Gia Huy