The Rạch Miễu 2 Bridge, which connects Tiền Giang and Bến Tre provinces, is expected to be completed on April 30 – the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked concerned agencies to organise online groundbreaking or inauguration for key national projects and major works nationwide on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day.

Under the Official Dispatch No 33/CĐ-TTg, issued on Monday, he stated that the anniversary was an opportunity for all to look back at the nation’s heroic history, at the journey of striving to build and develop the country.

At the same time, it gains a deeper understanding of the values ​​and lessons learned from the nation’s practical struggles to add strength and determination in the work of building and defending the socialist Việt Nam Fatherland.

The work will turn the glorious achievements in the past into a driving force to fulfil the historical mission in the new era – the era of striving, prosperity and happiness for the Vietnamese people.

In the joyful atmosphere of the whole country on the historic occasion, the Government will organise online groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies simultaneously in all three regions of the North, Central and South.

The schedule for the ceremonies nationwide will be organised on April 19.

With such an important event, PM Chính has asked all ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, Government agencies, chairmen of provincial and municipal people's committees to urgently review important works and projects.

Projects, related to transportation, energy, industry, hospitals, schools, irrigation, digital infrastructure, climate change response and culture, should meet conditions according to regulations and can start construction or be inaugurated to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification, need to be sent to the Government Office for synthesis.

The list should be reported to the PM before the end of this week.

The Government Office will work with relevant ministries, agencies and provinces and cities to review the list of the proposed projects and report to PM Chính for consideration and a final decision.

The Government Office monitors and urges ministries, agencies and localities to perform the assigned tasks in the Official Dispatch. — VNS