Committed to build the Dak Nong - Chon Thanh Highway

(BP Portal) - In Binh Phuoc, the Standing Committee of Binh Phuoc Province worked with the delegation of the Standing Committee of Dak Nong Province to discuss issues relating to the Dak Nong - Chon Thanh road highway project on April 25.

Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Huynh Thi Hang; Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tran Tue Hien; leaders of departments and branches, Dong Xoai city, Chon Thanh district, and Bu Dang district attended this working session. Members of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Binh Phuoc Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong, and Secretary of Dak Nong Provincial Party Committee Ngo Thanh Danh co-chaired this working session.

Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee Tran Tue Hien emphasized that although Binh Phuoc province has made significant progress, it is still facing difficulties in traffic infrastructure. Thanks to the consensus and policy of the Prime Minister on the Dak Nong-Chon Thanh expressway, Binh Phuoc has been focusing on reviewing the investment plan and scale.

Tran Tue Hien, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee, said that Binh Phuoc has been focusing on reviewing the investment plan and scale... of the project.

Tran Tue Hien, Chairman of the Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee, explained that the two provinces will have a consensus on the financial plan, investment scale, coordination and implementation procedures, which will be presented to the Ministry of Transportation and submitted to the Prime Minister for implementation.

At the meeting, leaders of the two provinces and departments affirmed the importance of the Dak Nong-Chon Thanh expressway. At the same time, it is recommended that the Central Government provide financial support; establish a Steering Committee in each province to facilitate the implementation process; and hold a design consultancy competition.

Ngo Thanh Danh, Secretary of the Dak Nong Provincial Party Committee, said that the implementation of the Dak Nong-Chon Thanh expressway aims to create a driving force for the socio-economic development of Dak Nong province in particular and the Central Highlands in general. This is the point connecting the Southeast and the Central Highlands, a route that not only contributes to socio-economic development but also a road of gratitude. The Secretary of Dak Nong Provincial Party Committee unanimously proposed that the Ministry of Transport be the state agency in charge of implementation; agreed to establish Steering Committees in the two provinces, whereby the Steering Committees will regularly exchange during the implementation process. Dak Nong province will be drastic in the implementation process of procedures, site clearance, investment plans.

Nguyen Manh Cuong, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Binh Phuoc Provincial Party Committee, emphasized that with the high political determination of both provinces and the planning of the expressway will be in the 2021–2030 period, but has now been approved by the Central Government to implement in the period of 2021-2025. It is clear that this is a great success for Binh Phuoc and Dak Nong. The Binh Phuoc Provincial Party Committee Secretary also emphasized the importance of the century of work of the two provinces. This is an opportunity to contribute to ensuring the transport infrastructure connects the region, creating a driving force for the two provinces to develop quickly and sustainably. At the same time, Binh Phuoc province always has high determination in the process of implementing this strategic route and is active in all options. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, requested the Provincial People's Committee to complete the report and related procedures and submit them to the Ministry of Transport as soon as possible./.