
Lang Son (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc worked with keyofficials of Lang Son on September 30, emphasising the completion of the BacGiang-Lang Son highway, particularly segment connecting to the Huu Nghi(Friendship) International Border Gate in this northern mountainous province, whichwill help facilitate trade with China.
The Prime Minister affirmed that the Government will provide financial supportfor the remaining work of the highway, while asking the locality to use thefund in an effective fashion. He recommended the State Bank of Vietnam toencourage commercial banks to join the project.
The Bac Giang – Lang Son stretches 64 kilometres from the intersection with NationalHighway 1 in Mai Sao commune, Chi Lang district of Lang Son province to theNational Highway 1 section crossing Hanoi – Bac Giang area.
Investment is underway for the remaining 43 kilometres connecting to the HuuNghi International Border Gate, which costs some 8.13 trillion VND (350.2million USD). Of the total amount, the Government has pledged to fund 3.16trillion VND.
At the event, PM Phuc also requested the province to channel more efforts inexpanding market to China, especially Guangxi and Yunnan so that moreVietnamese products will be exported to the neighbouring country.
Besides, local authorities should direct competent forces to safeguard theborder and ensure favourable conditions for import-export activities in theprovince, he said, adding, due attention should be paid to preventingcross-border crimes./.