Prime Minister underlines special importance of Viet Nam-China transport infastructure connectivity

Such kind of connectivity will not only facilitate trade and travel between the two countries but also serve as basis for the two sides to enhance connectivity with the region and the world, said Prime Minister Pham.

Strategic transport connectivity is also a breakthrough, which contributes to concretizing the high-level common perceptions and major orientations reached by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Nguyen Phu Trong and Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, stated Pham.

China, with its far-sighted vision, has developed a complete, comprehensive and modern road and railway system and Viet Nam expects to seek China's experience and partnership for developing its strategic transport infrastructure , said the Prime Minister.

He called on China's public and private enterprises to join major projects in such fields like transport, digital transformation, green transition, and renewable energy in Viet Nam.

On transport sector, Pham urged the two sides to promptly carry out three standard gauge railway lines: Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Pong; Lang Son-Ha Noi; Mong Cai-Ha Long-Hai Phong), with immediate focus on Ha Noi-Lao Cai-Hai Phong railway.

Pham also suggested China continue cooperation in urban railway projects in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, saying that Viet Nam encourages Chinese businesses to join these projects through public-private partnership model.

He urged the two countries to expand air route network, increase the frequency of flights while adopting policies to boost tourism between Viet Nam and China.

Regarding road connectivity, he called on both sides to accelerate the construction of highways connecting the two countries./.