The event, held on Friday, coincided with the 79th anniversary of nationwide resistance day. The prime minister directed ministries, sectors, and localities to mobilize resources and accelerate construction progress. He urged contractors and investors to work tirelessly, even organizing three shifts and four crews, to ensure timely project completion and quality.

The government leader mandated that all legal procedures and documentation for the projects be finalized. Each ministry, sector, and locality was required to contribute at least two projects to the event. Deputy prime minister Tran Hong Ha was assigned to oversee the preparations.

Huu Nghi - Chi Lang expressway (Lang Son) will open to traffic later this year. Photo: Anh Duy

Huu Nghi - Chi Lang expressway (Lang Son) will open to traffic later this year. Photo: Anh Duy

Previously, on 19/8, the government inaugurated and commenced 250 projects across 34 provinces and cities, with a total investment of approximately 1,280 trillion VND, to celebrate the 80th national day. Eighty representative projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, social security, national defense, and security, were selected as key locations, showcasing the nation's resilience and development aspirations.

The simultaneous inaugurations and commencements aim to highlight investment and construction achievements, foster unity, and motivate emulation to achieve accomplishments in celebration of major holidays, thereby boosting socio-economic development.

Doan Loan