ADB supports development of urban infrastructure

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At the reception, Eric Sidgwick affirmed support for Ho Chi Minh City in urban infrastructure, contributing to the city’s development.

He added that the ADB wants to be regularly updated on the pace of the two sides’ joint projects, as well as to hold regular discussions on issues related to ODA management and public debt ceiling to ensure joint projects are carried out as schedule and meeting targets.

ADB, based in Manila, is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration. Established in 1966, ADB is owned by 67 members - 48 from the region.

In turn, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen said HCM City is committed to implementing cooperation deals with its partners, especially ADB. He added that the Vietnamese Government is revising projects using official development assistance (ODA) to ensure their effective implementation. 

Regarding the four major projects between HCM City and ADB, Tuyen noted that the city has asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment to allocate funding for the metro line No.2.

It also approved the compensation plan for land clearance which the Ho Chi Minh City’s Management Authority for Urban Railway and ADB have agreed on.

In addition, HCM City has worked on ADB’s recommendations on the first phase of the metro line No.5.

                                                                                                                                              By  Vien Nhu