Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Ca Mau province to review progress in socio-economic development, maritime defense, security, and infrastructure projects in the region. He emphasized the need for increased determination and collaboration to speed up development in the Dat Mui area.
The Prime Minister emphasized the strategic significance of the Dat Mui commune during an aerial inspection. This commune is situated among the five islands of Hon Khoai, Hon Sao, Hon Go, Hon Doi Moi, and Hon Da Le. It is crucial for national defense, economic growth, and connectivity in the province, the Mekong Delta, and the broader southern region.
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Several major transport and logistics projects are currently being carried out in Ca Mau, specifically in Dat Mui. These projects include the construction of an over-18-km route to Hon Khoai, which has an investment of 25.7 trillion VND (977.5 million USD).
Additionally, the 81-km Ca Mau–Cai Nuoc and Cai Nuoc–Dat Mui expressway sections, with a total value of nearly 60 trillion VND, are also in progress. Another project underway is the construction of the dual-use Hon Khoai port, which is estimated to be worth almost 16 trillion VND.
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The site clearance for these projects has been mostly completed, with more than 1,640 households voluntarily giving up 700 hectares of land. Currently, there are over 2,000 engineers, officers, and workers, as well as almost 1,000 pieces of machinery from military construction units, working around the clock on these projects.
Disbursement for the projects has exceeded 14 trillion VND and is projected to reach 15 trillion VND by the end of 2025, achieving 100 percent of the year's plan.
The Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Construction to guarantee the completion of the Hau Giang-Ca Mau expressway section by January 31, 2026, allowing uninterrupted expressway travel from Cao Bang to Ca Mau, Dat Mui, and Hon Khoai. He supported the provincial proposals for coastal erosion prevention in Ca Mau by suggesting the use of public-private partnerships to construct embankments, roads, and reclaim land.
Additionally, he backed plans to create a transportation link between the downtown areas of Ca Mau and Bac Lieu provinces. On the same day, during the morning hours, the Prime Minister went to the Tho Chau special zone to assess the readiness for combat.
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He commended the armed forces for protecting the country's sovereignty, assisting in local socio-economic growth, and improving relationships with the community. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant, coordinating closely to defend territorial boundaries, and actively engaging in social welfare and poverty alleviation initiatives.
As the year 2026 draws near, the Government leader extended his well wishes to officers, soldiers, and residents of the island, stating his desire for the lasting partnership between the military and the community to grow stronger.