JICA gives recommendations on development of Da Nang’s port
The People’s Committee of central Da Nang city and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a workshop on April 13 to look into the Lien Chieu Port development project.
The workshop held in Da Nang city on April 13 (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The People’s Committee of central DaNang city and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a workshopon April 13 to look into the Lien Chieu Port development project.
In their end-of-term report, JICA experts identified theurban planning for the area surrounding Lien Chieu Port, a transportconnectivity plan, a plan to find suitable locations for terminals, thefeasibility of a public-private partnership, a model for effective management and operation of thisport, and an appropriate investment plan harmonising interests of both Stateand private sector.
Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Le Quang Namsaid the Prime Minister, in his decision to give the in-principle approval, requested the municipal People's Committee to promptly carry out procedures toselect capable investors to build and run terminals of Lien Chieu Port in linewith legal regulations.
He said JICA’s participation and assistance in preparingfor the project are highly necessary that will create a prerequisite for thedevelopment of this port.
Shimizu Akira, Chief Representative of the JICA VietnamOffice, said Lien Chieu Port should be put into use as soon as possible, addingthat the consultancy group will take into account the city’s opinions to perfectthe port development plan.
He also expressed his hope for continued cooperation from localauthorities in this issue.
The common infrastructure component of the Lien Chieu Portproject was approved in principle by the Prime Minister on March 25, 2021, aimingto build infrastructure for common use in the port so as to create a foundationfor developing a seaport in the Lien Chieu area.
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The workshop held in Da Nang city on April 13 (Photo: VNA) 
