At the event (Photo: VNA) Per a report presented at the function, Ben Tre hopes togain access to official development assistance (ODA) to fund the development of a coastal economic corridor that links Ho Chi Minh City to localities inthe delta.
The province also sought permission for the pilotimplementation of sea encroachment projects in some local coastal areas inorder to effectively exploit the potential of marine economy, preventlandslides, and create more development areas, in line with its orientation to build a sea economic zone across its three coastal districts.
Ben Tre also proposed that the central government allocate capitalfrom the socio-economic development and recovery programme to itsfive transport projects. Besides, the province asked for further assistance in digitaltransformation, and conservation of special national relic sites, among otherworks.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the function (Photo: VNA) He also suggested Ben Tre study the possibility of working withother Mekong Delta localities in fighting coastal erosion and creating new development space by sea encroachment project,noting that the NA and its Standing Committee are ready to assist the work if necessary.
He asked ministries and competent agencies involved to handle the province's proposals in line with regulations, and support Ben Tre in its digital transitionprogress, human resources training, and social welfare.
The NA leader reminded the province to focus its efforts on long-term planning in line with the law./.
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