Propose immediately dual-use for Phan Thiet and Thanh Son airports

Kinhtedothi - The Government Office issued Notice No. 72/TB-VPCP dated February 28, 2025, concluding the Government Standing Committee at the meeting on contents related to the Phan Thiet Airport Project and the possibility of investing in and exploiting Thanh Son airport.

Perspective of Phan Thiet Airport

In the above Notice, the Government Standing Committee assigned   The Ministry of National Defense shall preside over and coordinate with the Ministries of Transport, Finance, and Construction; and the People's Committees of Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan provinces to promptly review and report to the Prime Minister to promptly handle any problems related to investment procedures at Thanh Son and Phan Thiet airports.

The Government Standing Committee requests that in the immediate future, the Ministry of National Defense study and immediately propose the dual use of Phan Thiet airport and Thanh Son airport according to the provisions of Article 7 of the Law on Management and Protection of National Defense Works and Military Zones and relevant legal provisions, and report to the Prime Minister before March 15, 2025. At the same time, propose a plan to amend and supplement Decision No. 01/2018/QD-TTg dated March 9, 2018 of the Prime Minister in the first quarter of 2025.

Regarding Phan Thiet airport, the People's Committee of Binh Thuan province proactively coordinates with the Ministries of Transport, National Defense, and Finance to specifically identify each area expected to be used for specialized defense, dual-use or civil purposes...; on that basis, immediately complete the necessary investment procedures according to regulations; without delay.

Regarding Thanh Son airport, the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, and the Government have directed the continued implementation of the construction of Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan province. Based on the proposal of the Ninh Thuan Provincial People's Committee, in order to facilitate the province's infrastructure development, promote investment, business, and tourism activities, it is necessary to consider and adjust the purpose of Thanh Son airport towards dual use.

Ninh Thuan Provincial People's Committee proactively received opinions from agencies at the meeting, completed procedures to call for investment according to regulations; no delay.

The Ministries of Transport, Construction, and Finance coordinate and support the People's Committee of Ninh Thuan province during the implementation process.

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