President Vo Van Thuong and delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony to build military-civil medical center in Con Dao district. Photo: VNA

Former President Nguyen Minh Triet was present at the event.

The medical center aims to meet the increasing demand for medical examination and treatment and contribute to improving the people's quality of life. Once completed, the project with total investment of more than 1 million USD will have 60 beds, modern technology, and high quality medical services.

Con Dao passenger port is aimed at developing maritime services, passenger transport and ensuring national defense and security. It will help build Con Dao into a high quality cultural-historical-spiritual eco-tourism area.