Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 9 urged all stakeholders to take more urgent, decisive, and bold actions to accelerate the progress of key infrastructure projects, with the goal of achieving simultaneous groundbreaking and inauguration by December 19, 2025. Chairing the 22nd meeting of the State steering committee for national key projects in the transport sector, PM Chinh requested ministries, sectors, localities, and relevant parties to continue working tirelessly to complete and open for technical traffic 3,188 km of expressways and 1,700 km of coastal roads, and ensure the commencement of technical flight operations at Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai by December 19, 2025.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of these projects in enhancing the nation’s infrastructure and boosting economic development. He highlighted that the successful completion of these projects would significantly improve connectivity across the country and contribute to regional integration. The projects are expected to play a crucial role in facilitating trade, reducing transportation costs, and improving the overall quality of life for citizens.

The meeting, attended by key government officials and stakeholders involved in the transport sector, focused on identifying and resolving challenges that might impede the progress of these crucial projects. PM Chinh called for enhanced cooperation among various ministries and local authorities to overcome any bureaucratic hurdles and ensure that the projects remain on track to meet the December 2025 deadline.