Receiving and working with the delegation were Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee Le Quang Tung; Mr. Ho Van Mung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Dinh Van Noi, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Phu Quoc Special Zone Party Committee; Mr. Le Trung Ho, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; alongside leaders of various departments, boards, and sectors of An Giang province.

During the inspection, the working delegation, accompanied by leaders of the Provincial Party Committee and the People’s Committee of An Giang Province, conducted on-site surveys of key infrastructure projects, including the Phu Quoc International Airport expansion, Provincial Road DT 975, Urban Light Rail Line 1, and the APEC Summit Center. They also visited and presented gifts to encourage the engineers and construction workers on-site. These vital projects are expected to help shape a modern, synchronized urban landscape while meeting the demands for hosting major international events.

Following the on-site inspection, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc noted visible progress across the project sites. Despite challenges posed by the rainy season and the importation of foreign materials and equipment, several production lines have been fully installed and are ready for operation. Compared to two months ago, the APEC Convention Center, the theater, and various hotel complexes have taken shape and are currently entering the final finishing phase.

The Permanent Deputy Prime Minister urged ministries, agencies, local authorities, project owners, and contractors to pool all available resources to accelerate progress, ensure quality and absolute safety during construction, and remain determined to complete the projects on schedule - thereby laying a solid foundation for the upcoming APEC Summit and driving sustainable growth for Phu Quoc in the coming years.

On the afternoon of the same day, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc chaired a working session with An Giang Province regarding the progress of infrastructure projects serving the APEC 2027 Summit. The meeting was attended by leaders of central ministries and agencies, experts from the Prime Minister's Policy Advisory Council and the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy, as well as representatives from Viet Nam Electricity (EVN), Sun Group, leaders of An Giang Province, Phu Quoc Special Administrative Region, and relevant local departments.

Reporting at the working session, Ho Van Mung, Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People's Committee, stated that the fundamental difficulties and obstacles have been resolved, with only a few minor issues remaining that do not affect the project implementation schedule.

The majority of the projects have completed land clearance, with several reaching 100% and others standing at around 98% to 99%. The province aims to fully finalize land acquisition for all 21 projects between August and early September 2026.

All projects are currently progressing on schedule. An Giang Province aims to have the final project completed by around May 31st, 2027, approximately six months ahead of APEC 2027. Among these, several projects are slated for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026, while key infrastructure works are expected to be finished in the first quarter of 2027.

In addition, the People’s Committee of An Giang Province is coordinating with the APEC Subcommittees and central ministries and agencies to prepare the event’s agenda. The province has also proactively launched seven local sub-projects in preparation for APEC 2027.

In his concluding remarks at the working session, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc highly commended the efforts of ministries, sectors, localities, and relevant entities in accelerating progress and completing works and projects in preparation for the APEC 2027 summit.

The Permanent Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that implementing infrastructure projects for APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc is a critical and urgent task receiving strong attention and direction from Party and State leaders. He noted that these works will not only serve the hosting of APEC 2027, but also drive the long-term development of Phu Quoc and the nation in the years ahead.

Hosting the 2027 APEC Summit not only fosters economic development for the "Pearl Island" but also ensures national defense and security while affirming national and territorial sovereignty.

The Permanent Deputy Prime Minister requested An Giang Province to clearly report on the progress of each project component and establish firm completion deadlines to ensure all APEC-serving infrastructure works remain on schedule.

Regarding the roadways serving the APEC summit, the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister instructed local authorities to focus on site clearance, curb sidewalk encroachment, and ensure urban aesthetics. He also urged strict management of land use and construction order, alongside concerted efforts to resolve issues related to waste disposal and clean water supply…

The Permanent Deputy Prime Minister has directed that the implementation of the projects must ensure quality, schedule adherence, and efficiency, while simultaneously strengthening inspection and supervision to prevent corruption and waste.

At the working session, the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister directly directed efforts to resolve outstanding issues and obstacles concerning facilities and projects for the APEC 2027 Summit. He also instructed central ministries and agencies, An Giang province, and relevant entities to maintain their efforts, uphold a strong sense of responsibility, proactively address difficulties within their respective areas of jurisdiction, and accelerate construction progress to ensure the timely completion of these projects.

The Permanent Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that, with the coordination of ministries, sectors, An Giang Province, businesses, and investors, the preparatory tasks for APEC 2027 will be implemented and completed in accordance with the set requirements.

News by NHU NGOC

Translated by Kim Ngan