Vietnamese PM calls for completion of 3,000 km of expressways by end-2025

HANOI, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday reaffirmed the government's determination to complete 3,000 kilometers of expressways nationwide by the end of 2025, Vietnam News Agency reported.

Chairing the 19th meeting of the State Steering Committee for Key National Transport Projects, Chinh stressed the strategic importance of infrastructure in boosting economic growth and regional connectivity, the report said.

He called on ministries, agencies, and localities to accelerate progress, overcome obstacles, and act more boldly to meet the expressway target as part of the national 500-day emulation campaign, according to the report.

Chinh also urged local authorities to resolve issues related to site clearance, construction materials, and administrative procedures to ensure smooth project execution and help achieve the country's 2025 socio-economic goals. ■