The 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Railways Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)’ Conference opened in the central city of Da Nang on August 23.
Officials from the railway industry in eight ASEAN countries pose for group photo at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Railways Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)’ Conference opened in the central city of Da Nang on August 23.
As many as 170 delegates and observers from the industry in eight ASEAN countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, are participating inthe three-day event.
Addressing the conference, VietnamRailways Corporation (VNR) General Director Dang Sy Manh said it has applied manyflexible measures to successfully organise international rail freight services in the context of the complicated development of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Developing rail freight services is not only a temporary solutionduring the pandemic but also a long-term orientation of Vietnam's railwayindustry, he said, adding that it will contribute to promoting trade and socio-economicdevelopment between countries in the region and the world.
According to Manh, thecorporation has been tasked with finalising solutions for the implementation ofthe railway development plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050,aiming to effectively exploit existing railway lines and connect with internationalones.
Priority will be given to building new rail lines that link withinternational gateway ports, especially in Hai Phong city and Ba Ria-Vung Tau province,as well as with those of Laos and Cambodia.
Within the framework of the event, the delegates will visit DaNang station to learn about the VNR’s operation and Hoi An ancient town tolearn about Vietnamese culture, country and people.
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Officials from the railway industry in eight ASEAN countries pose for group photo at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
