General Secretary To Lam: Developing the southernmost continent in the new era

On the morning of November 19, General Secretary To Lam visited and worked with military units and the Party Committee and government of Ca Mau province at Hon Khoai Island (in Dat Mui commune, Ca Mau province).

Leaders of Ca Mau province happily welcome General Secretary To Lam - Photo: Ca Mau Newspaper

Also attending were Mr. Le Minh Hung - Head of the Central Organizing Committee; Ms. Bui Thi Minh Hoai, President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council; Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh , Permanent Deputy Prime Minister;

General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense; General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security ; Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee; members of the Secretariat, members of the Party Central Committee, leaders of central departments, ministries, branches, leaders of Ca Mau province, An Giang province and the Navy, Vietnam Coast Guard, Vietnam Border Guard, Military Region 9...

Realizing Ca Mau's aspiration to reach out to the ocean

Located in the southeast of Ca Mau cape, Dat Mui commune, Ca Mau province, including 5 islands (Hon Khoai, Hon Sao, Hon Go, Hon Doi Moi and Hon Da Le). Hon Khoai island is the largest island, the highest point is about 318m above sea level, rugged rocky terrain, fresh water source around the island, diverse and rich ecosystem.

General Secretary To Lam requested Ca Mau province and units to closely coordinate to ensure the progress and quality of strategic projects in Hon Khoai island cluster - Photo: CA MAU NEWSPAPER

After inspecting the implementation of two projects (Traffic route to Hon Khoai Island and Hon Khoai Dual-Use Port) implemented by the Navy and Army Corps 12 and listening to the report at the working session, General Secretary To Lam highly appreciated that in a very short time after the merger, Ca Mau has clearly demonstrated its political mettle, spirit of innovation and capacity for organization and implementation.

The Ca Mau Party Committee has thoroughly grasped and creatively applied the guidelines and resolutions of the Central Committee; promoted the strength of solidarity, proactiveness, creativity, knowing how to rely on the people and for the happiness of the people. The Politburo and the Central Committee highly appreciated and believed that the Provincial Party Committee will continue to strongly promote the achievements that have been made, creating new steps of development in the coming time.

Mr. Huynh Quoc Viet, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, reported and informed about a number of key projects and works of the province, including the proposal for a sea dike project for Ca Mau province to respond to climate change and coastal erosion - Photo: CA MAU NEWSPAPER

The General Secretary emphasized that the construction of a road to Hon Khoai Island and the Hon Khoai dual-use port will contribute to forming a complete infrastructure "ecosystem" to realize the aspiration to reach out to the sea of ​​Ca Mau - a land rich in patriotic and revolutionary traditions, opening up a new vision for the development of the southernmost continent in the new era of development.

The General Secretary pointed out that building a road to the island and the Hon Khoai dual-use port, in terms of national defense and security, will promote the island's strategic role in protecting the sovereignty of the Southwest sea and supporting search and rescue.

Economically: Hon Khoai will be an important connection point of the Mekong Delta Key Economic Zone, reducing transportation and logistics costs, reducing the load on the port system in Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast region, bringing agricultural and aquatic products for export directly to international shipping routes, opening up new development space for Ca Mau, maximizing the marine potential and the ability to develop the local economy, continuing to promote the processing industry and high-quality logistics services, forming a new international trade gateway of Vietnam.

He suggested that Ca Mau province seriously and effectively implement the Resolution of the 1st Provincial Party Congress, term 2025 - 2030; focus on synchronously implementing key programs, projects and schemes, especially transport infrastructure, regional connectivity and marine economic development.

Representatives of Army Corps 12, the unit constructing the sea-crossing traffic route connecting the mainland with Hon Khoai, reported the project's progress to General Secretary To Lam and the working delegation - Photo: CA MAU NEWSPAPER

Developing Hon Khoai Island Cluster with strong economy and stable national defense and security

The General Secretary requested the province to continue to accelerate the completion of the Project to develop Hon Khoai Island Cluster with a strong economy, stable national defense and security, closely following national planning, efficiency and resource capacity; it is necessary to well plan the military, semi-military, economic and ecological zones of Hon Khoai Island Cluster to have synchronous investment directions such as energy infrastructure, transportation, telecommunications, military works, dual-use deep-water port works, storm shelters, etc.

In implementing the Project and its component projects, special attention should be paid to socio-economic efficiency, protecting the ecological environment of forests, seas and islands, ensuring sustainable development, and not affecting the defense function. Gradually complete the routes connecting economic zones, industrial zones, urban areas, seaport logistics zones, and functional areas associated with Hon Khoai Port and Ca Mau Airport.

He noted that the road to the island and the Hon Khoai dual-use port are strategic outpost projects, of special significance in both socio-economic development and national defense and security. It is necessary to closely coordinate with ministries, branches, localities and contractors, concentrate the highest resources, ensure the construction is on schedule, high quality, applying advanced technology, environmentally friendly and absolutely safe.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai and Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Council Le Thi Nhung presented flowers to welcome General Secretary To Lam to visit and work with the Party Committee, people and army of Ca Mau province and the forces stationed on duty on Hon Khoai island cluster - Photo: CA MAU NEWSPAPER

Regarding the Hon Khoai Island project, the General Secretary requested that all forces at the construction site thoroughly grasp the spirit that Hon Khoai is a national strategic focus; the seaport and sea-crossing bridge not only serve the people's livelihood and economy, but are also the national defense and security pillar in the southernmost part of the Fatherland.

Therefore, the progress here is not the progress of a project, but the progress of people's trust, State prestige and responsibility for the country's future; not one hour late, not one step back, not letting any link delay the overall progress.

The General Secretary emphasized that Hon Khoai is not just a project - it is a national oath, a step forward for an aspirational and self-reliant Vietnam. Ahead are great tasks, urgent time, harsh conditions, but the Vietnamese spirit has never been defeated: difficulties are just tests, storms are just obstacles, will is the decisive strength.

He asked all soldiers to strongly promote the spirit of Uncle Ho's soldiers and be determined to exceed the set plan. Every officer, soldier and worker on the island should deeply remember this: Each bridge span, each sea pole is a glorious mark of the Fatherland.

No matter how difficult it is, we must not be discouraged. Deep seas and high waves cannot stop determination. The more difficult it is, the more determined we are. Because we are building not just a seaport, but a position for the country on the ocean; not only opening the way to the islands but also paving the way for Vietnam's future.

General Secretary To Lam presented gifts to encourage engineers and workers working at the construction sites of two projects - Photo: CA MAU NEWSPAPER

The General Secretary noted that defense tasks must not be neglected. Along with infrastructure construction, all forces must maintain the highest state of combat readiness, ensure construction site security, force safety, and proactively control all situations at sea.

Hon Khoai is a strategic point; just one minute of negligence can cost years of effort. Therefore, we must carry out construction quickly while maintaining discipline, vigilance, and safety, ensuring that all activities are under the control of the defense and security forces.

VNA

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tong-bi-thu-to-lam-phat-trien-luc-dia-cuc-nam-trong-ky-nguyen-moi-20251119154459146.htm