Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presides over the meeting - Photo: VGP
According to a resolution of the National Assembly, the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project, approximately 419km long with a total capital of 203,231 billion VND, equivalent to 8.37 billion USD, is scheduled to commence in 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2030.
The Prime Minister has requested that the groundbreaking ceremony for several components of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project be held on December 19th.
Assign specific tasks to ministries and departments.
Concluding the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested relevant agencies to continue implementing high-level agreements as well as the contents reached. The spirit is one of high determination, great effort, decisive action, completing each task thoroughly and comprehensively.
The Prime Minister emphasized the spirit of self-reliance, proactiveness, and initiative, doing what can be done immediately, and continuing to coordinate closely with the Chinese side, persistently exchanging views to achieve the goals; ministries and agencies must proactively implement tasks according to their functions, duties, and powers, and cooperate synchronously and closely with each other. If difficulties or obstacles beyond their authority arise, they must immediately propose solutions.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Construction are urged to promptly implement, appraise, and publish the regulations and standards for high-speed railways and the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway line in accordance with the correct procedures, authority, and legal and international regulations, completing the process by October 2025.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to promote high-level activities to facilitate the implementation of connectivity projects with China.
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with relevant agencies, will review and calculate funding arrangements, proactively securing Vietnamese capital and researching the most effective loan options. Simultaneously, they will continue working closely with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on the feasibility of securing loans for the project. A detailed plan will be urgently submitted to the Government Standing Committee in October.
The Prime Minister requested the urgent strengthening of human resources and the consolidation of railway project management boards under the Ministry of Construction; the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong Railway Project Management Board should continue to promote the project's implementation as soon as possible with a spirit of learning as it goes, drawing lessons from experience, and being as proactive as possible in carrying out tasks, especially those that can be done independently.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh - Photo: VGP
Cooperation in railway industry development
The Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Construction and relevant agencies to develop a comprehensive plan regarding critical path timelines, land clearance, and component projects. Specifically, for component project 1 (investment in infrastructure connecting stations along the line and station plazas, using domestic capital), the feasibility study report needs to be completed and approved by October 2025.
Complete the technical design for the project components before November 6th; complete the selection of construction contractors and supervision consultants before December 5th; complete land clearance and bomb and mine removal within the project area before December 19th.
For component project 2 (investment in railway construction, using domestic capital and loans), a feasibility study report needs to be urgently prepared and completed no later than June 2026; the appraisal and approval of the report must also be carried out urgently.
Regarding the agreement on connecting standard gauge railways between the two countries, the Prime Minister directed that the documentation and technical plan be finalized by September 2025.
Regarding cooperation in railway industry development, the Prime Minister emphasized the approach of implementing projects from low to high levels, from small to large, from simple to complex, ensuring thoroughness at each stage.
The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Construction to continue to do a good job in leading and coordinating cooperation with China, building on the achievements already made, developing a roadmap, schedule and specific work contents in the spirit of "6 clear points", and reporting periodically every month.
Along with the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project, it is necessary to continue promoting the Dong Dang - Hanoi and Mong Cai - Ha Long - Hai Phong railway projects connecting Vietnam and China.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/thu-tuong-phai-chu-dong-von-cua-viet-nam-cho-duong-sat-lao-cai-ha-noi-hai-phong-20250929192224032.htm
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