The Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) haa signed a memorandum of understanding in Hanoi on May 25 to provide technical assistance worth USD2.2 million for Vietnam to operate and maintain expressways in the country.
Under the framework of the project, the JICA will assign Japanese experts to help Vietnam draft regulations and instructions concerning the operation and maintenance of the expressway, while supplying technical equipment and organising training courses in both Japan and Vietnam.
Funding for the project will come from non-refundable aid of the Japanese Government.
Management of three sections including belt No. 3, Phap Van-Cau Gie and Cau Gie-Ninh Binh, will take the form of On-The-Job Training (OJT).
As part of its master plan, Vietnam will build 2,500 kilometres of expressway by 2020 and 5,800 kilometres by 2030.
