VIENTIANE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has called on the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to prioritize essential infrastructure construction and repairs, particularly strategic roads and key public services, to support national development.
Speaking at a meeting with the ministry on Tuesday, Saleumxay called for a nationwide assessment of strategic routes and connecting roads to evaluate their condition and compliance with standards. He said construction and repairs should be prioritized and carried out in phases based on available resources and actual needs.
He also urged the ministry to address sectoral bottlenecks, settle outstanding debts from previous investment projects, and closely monitor major national projects to ensure timely implementation and compliance with required standards, Lao National Radio reported on Tuesday.
Other priorities include expanding infrastructure to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption, promoting the import of quality EVs, and improving urban water supply reliability.
Saleumxay also called for comprehensive modernization of the aviation sector to strengthen safety, reliability, economic viability, and compliance with international standards. ■