The Fourth Session of the 13th Dehong Prefecture People's Congress was concluded with complete success on Jan 14.

The session set the economic and social development goals of the prefecture for this year and drew up a blueprint for the areas 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), another milestone in Dehong’s path towards reform and development.

This session was not only conducive to mutual understanding and communication, but also provided a platform upon which the will of the people could be fully expressed and Dehong’s image be displayed.

Yu Mayue, executive chairman of the Congress, addressed the closing ceremony. He spoke highly of representatives’ willingness to bring key issues raised by members of the public to the table, praising members for living up to the trust and responsibility endowed upon them by the local people.

Year 2011, as the inaugural year of the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), is critical in developing Dehong into a prosperous prefecture.

Yu called on all attendees to give their all when it came to implementing the spirit of the session, promoting people’s livelihood and building a more harmonious community.

Polished by Natalie Thomas