Resolution 15 has played a crucial and historically important role in transforming the mountainous ethnic minority areas of the capital, bringing about positive changes and progress.

Ethnic work is central and crosscutting to Hanoi's political system.

With the expansion of its administrative boundaries, Hanoi has ample space to restructure its socio-economic landscape, harnessing the potential of each area.

The expansion gave Hanoi much-needed space to grow into a modern, civilized capital worthy of a nation of over 100 million people.

Expanding the administrative boundaries of Hanoi 15 years ago was a critical step in seizing the opportunity for greater competitiveness and stronger growth.