Agree on investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project 350km/h

This is one of the contents mentioned in the announcement of the 10th Conference of the 13th Party Central Committee.

The Central Committee assigned the Government Party Committee and the National Assembly Party Delegation to direct relevant agencies to urgently complete the dossier to submit to the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly for consideration and decision on the policy, a number of specific mechanisms and policies to mobilize resources and investment procedures for the high-speed railway project (350km/h) on the North-South axis.

Delegates attending the 10th Central Conference. Photo: Nhat Bac

The Central Executive Committee emphasized the need to invest in projects early to realize the Party's policies and orientations, the Resolutions and Conclusions of the Politburo and implement plans; at the same time, strengthen the connection between regions, areas, and growth poles, create spillover momentum, open up new economic development space; ensure transportation needs on the North-South corridor, the largest transportation corridor in the country, meeting the requirements of socio-economic development associated with national defense and security.

In addition, at the conference, the Central Executive Committee agreed to the policy of establishing Hue city directly under the Central Government.

The Central Committee assigned the Government Party Committee to coordinate with the National Assembly Party Delegation to direct relevant agencies and localities to complete the Project to submit to the 15th National Assembly for consideration and decision at the 8th Session.