Recently, the Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of National Defense to develop several infrastructure projects on Hon Khoai island to serve socio-economic development in combination with ensuring national defense and security.

In response, the Ministry of National Defense has directed relevant units to survey, research, and propose construction plans for projects aimed at achieving socio-economic development while safeguarding defense and security on the island.

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General Phan Van Giang, the delegation and leaders of Ca Mau province

On Hon Khoai island, General Phan Van Giang and the delegation toured the site, and listened to reports from the Department of Planning and Investment, as well as related agencies and units, on construction plans and challenges during implementation. He directed functional units to review and allocate the budget for infrastructure projects for socio-economic development in combination with defense and security tasks in Military Region 9, particularly on Hon Khoai island.

General Phan Van Giang instructed affiliated units of the Ministry of National Defense to maximize resources, promote responsibility, and ensure rapid and high-quality construction. He emphasized that military units stationed on the island should closely work together to ensure the procedure of the project. The defense minister also urged leaders of Ca Mau province to actively support and facilitate military units in completing their tasks efficiently.

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During the event

On this occasion, on behalf of the delegation, General Phan Van Giang presented Tet gifts from the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to units stationed on Hon Khoai island. He also extended New Year greetings to all officers, staff, soldiers, and workers on the island and their families.

Translated by Minh Anh