Bac Ninh (VNA) – As part of site clearance efforts for the Gia Binh International Airport project, authorities in the northern province of Bac Ninh have prioritised land allocation and developed plans to relocate and rebuild religious and spiritual facilities in a way intended to respect community needs and secure broad public support, helping to accelerate progress on the strategic infrastructure project. Ngo Thon Church in Gia Binh commune is among the religious sites affected by land acquisition for the project. Notably, the replacement site allocated by the province is larger than the original plot and has completed all legal procedures relating to land-use rights. The arrangement is regarded as an important step in ensuring the land-use right of religious organisations when land is reclaimed by the State for socio-economic development projects. Presenting the land-use right certificate for the replacement site to the Ngo Thon parish and formally handing over the land to representatives of the Bac Ninh Bishop’s Residence, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Van Thinh said the local administration remains committed to fully implementing the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies and laws on belief and religion while safeguarding lawful religious activities. Representing the Bac Ninh Bishop’s Residence, priest Nguyen Van Khiem appreciated the support provided by provincial authorities, which enabled residents of Ngo Thon to receive a larger and more favourable site for rebuilding the church. He also expressed his hope that authorities will continue assisting with subsequent procedures so that land arrangements could be stabilised promptly and preparations could begin for the reconstruction of Ngo Thon Church and other affected places of worship. Prior to this, local authorities had held multiple meetings and consultations with the Bac Ninh Bishop’s Residence and affected parishes to better understand their concerns and aspirations while supporting timely