A groundbreaking for a pedestrian overpass across Nguyen Tat Thanh Street was held by the Japanese Mikazuki Group in Da Nang on Sunday.

Delegates shovel mounds of dirt during the ceremonial groundbreaking event for a pedestrian overpass across Nguyen Tat Thanh Street on Sunday

Speaking at the ceremony, Japanese Consul General in Da Nang Yakabe Yoshinori remarked that the Da Nang - Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa complex-invested project aimed to celebrate the 50^th founding anniversary of the Viet Nam - Japan diplomatic ties. This is considered one of the key projects for promoting the economic development of the Xuan Thieu Tourist Area in particular and the northwest region of Da Nang in general.

He added the soon-to-be-developed overpass will connect two buildings of the Mikazuki Hotel. This is a beautiful and modern design overpass in Viet Nam.

He hoped that the overpass bridge will be a symbol of the friendship between Japan and Da Nang.

Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee Le Quang Nam informed that Da Nang achieved many positive socio-economic results last year. In particular, the city's GRDP in 2022 rose by 14.05% compared to 2021, ranking third in the country in terms of economic growth.

Japan is currently the city's largest foreign investor with 222 projects worth more than US$1 billion in total.

The city actively engages in cultural exchanges with Japan through the organization of annual Viet Nam-Japan cultural exchange festivals, cherry blossom festivals and many youth exchange activities.

The overpass is one of the key projects for promoting the economic development of the Xuan Thieu tourist area in particular and the Northwest region of Da Nang in general. In the photo: Perspective of the overpass. Photo: THU HA

Vice Chairman Nam said that Da Nang planned to organise many programmes and event in 2023 to celebrate the 50^th founding anniversary of the Viet Nam - Japan diplomatic ties. Included will be a meeting with Japan, the 8^th Viet Nam-Japan cultural exchange festival in Da Nang, the Japanese Film Week, a conference to introduce Da Nang tourism in Tokyo, and investment and trade promotion seminars.

Mr. Nam suggested the Mikazuki Corporation closely coordinate with local departments, agencies, sectors and localities to complete the project in May 2023 as committed, thereby contributing to celebrating an important milestone in the extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia between the two countries.

The overpass creates a highlight for tourism development in the Northwest region of Da Nang.

The soon-to-be developed overpass is nearly 11 meters high and more than 140 meters long, with a total investment of VND42 billion.

The paths leading to the Japanese-style overpass are shown as knots in the Japanese art of knitting strings, showing the strong bond in the two cultures of Viet Nam - Japan.

The project is expected to be completed by May 30, 2023.

Reporting by THU HA - Translating by M.DUNG