Welcoming the delegation were Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Hong Minh, and representatives from provincial departments and the Son La city People’s Committee.

Speaking at the meeting, Thomas Rival commended Son La province for its effective leadership in implementing the project, highlighting the competence, accountability, progress, and quality of execution. He also offered suggestions and assessments to help ensure the project achieves its intended goals and maximises long-term investment efficiency.

Minh expressed his gratitude to the KfW delegation for their support in helping Son La complete the project on schedule and to a high standard. He noted that the project has contributed significantly to improving the urban environment and aligning with urban classification criteria for a tier-2 city.

He affirmed that Son La will continue public awareness campaigns to encourage more residents to connect to the wastewater system, thereby maximising its capacity and effectiveness. He also requested that KfW continue to support the provincial ODA Project Management Unit in final evaluations to ensure the project is completed in compliance with all regulations.