PM Pham Minh Chinh urges the acceleration of administrative reform at a meeting on July 15, 2024. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac)

At a meeting with representatives of 63 provinces and cities, Mr. Chinh said administrative reform is needed to build a democratic, professional, modern, streamlined, effective, efficient, and integrity-based administration centered around people and businesses.

Significant progress has been made in administrative reform and this has improved the investment and business climate, he said.