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PM urges consideration of building border economic zone in Cao Bang

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 1 suggested considering the possibility of building a border economic zone in the northern border province of Cao Bang.
PM urges consideration of building border economic zone in Cao Bang ảnh 1Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (wearing glasses) inspects operation of Tra Linh border gate after its upgrade (Photo: VNA)
Cao Bang (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 1 suggestedconsidering the possibility of building a border economic zone in the northernborder province of Cao Bang.

He visited Tra Linh border gate in the province’s TrungKhanh district after its upgrade.

The Tra Linh – Longbang (China) border gatepair was upgraded into an international one on December 28, which is expectedto help expand the flows of people, vehicles and goods from third countries,contributing to promoting economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam andChina and in the region, and further deepening the friendship between the twocountries.

The Government leader stressed the need to developthe economy, including border gate and border trade economies, in accordancewith Vietnam's laws and international practices; ensure security, social orderand safety; promote vigilance; prevent and combat crimes such as smuggling,drugs; and ensure safety for people passing through border gates.

He ordered relevant authorities to continue building and perfecting the planning,investing in upgrading infrastructure, and researching appropriate policies andmechanisms to create favourable conditions for import and export activities,attract more investment, and promote comprehensive cooperation and developmentin all fields, particularly investment, trade, intermodal transportation, andtourism.

On the same day, PM Chinh paid a New Year visit andpresented gifts to forces on duty at Tra Linh international bordergate.

He also attended a ground-breaking ceremony of the firstphase of a project to build an expressway connecting Dong Dang border gate inLang Son province and Cao Bang’s Tra Linh./.
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