Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked relevant ministries, agencies and localities in the Mekong Delta region to further accelerate key transport infrastructure projects, while chairing a conference held in Can Tho city on July 13.

The conference focused on the operation of the two-tier local government model, the progress of key transport infrastructure projects, and the implementation of the Mekong Delta's sustainable one-million-hectare low-emission and high-quality rice cultivation plan.

He directed an all-out approach, with the entire political system involved and local leaders regularly inspecting progress. All obstacles must be proactively removed, and local subcontractors should be engaged to help develop regional businesses, according to the PM.

PM Chinh also directed the urgent and high-quality development of infrastructure for the 2027 APEC Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc island, including waste treatment, clean water supply, wastewater systems, transport links, green spaces and lighting, serving both immediate needs and long-term development.

Regarding the two-tier government model, he praised the sound implementation in the region, while stressing the need for more synchronized and professional operations.

On the low-emissions rice initiative, he emphasized its global significance as the first low-emission, high-quality rice-specialized region in the world, helping to ensure domestic and international food security, combat climate change, promote sci-tech research and application,  innovation, digital transformation, regional and global value chain integration, and elevate Vietnam’s rice and national brand.