At the ground-breaking ceremony. Photo: baogiaothong.vn

PANO - Army Corps 11 (Thanh An Company) of the Ministry of National Defence in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the Bac Kan provincial People's Committee started the construction of two new suspension bridges in Nong Ha commune (Cho Moi district) and Dong Xa commune (Na Ri district) of the Norther province of Bac Kan.

In addition to the national defence and military missions, the corps has carried out social welfare activities launched by the functional agencies over the past few years. In 2003 alone, the corps built a kindergarten and a medical station in Na Ri district.

These constructions will create favourable traffic conditions for locals and reduce natural disasters, contributing to boosting local socio-economic development.

Translated by Anh Tien