Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Hanoi People’s CommitteeNguyen Duc Chung and Chief Representative of the Japan InternationalCooperation Agency (JICA) Akira Shimizu discussed the Yen Xa wastewatertreatment plant and the Hanoi urban railway route No.2 projects during aworking session on June 23.
Shimizu said as COVID-19 has been under control, Hanoi’s economywill grow rapidly.
After the physical distancing order was lifted, the Yen Xa wastewatertreatment plant project has been progressing. However, major contractor has yetto reach any contract with sub-contractors in the bidding package No.4, he said,adding that this problem should be fixed.
He also suggested Chung direct authorities to approve the Hanoiurban railway route No.2 project soon.
The Japanese Government and Embassy appreciate the building ofcooperative ties with Vietnam, he said. He wished that JICA would serve as abridge for effective cooperation between the two nations.
Chung, for his part, said JICA’s projects made considerablecontributions to improving Hanoi’s transportation, environment quality andhuman resources training.
He directed the department of home affairs and transport to workclosely with the municipal People’s Committee and JICA to tackle difficultiesand ensure the progress and quality of projects./.
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