Quang Binh and Savannakhet provinces (Laos) signed an agreement of cooperation on June 19 in Dong Hoi city (Quang Binh). On June 19, in Dong Hoi city (Quang Binh), high-ranking delegations of Quang Binh and Savannakhet provinces (Laos) held talks and signed a memorandum of cooperation.

The high-ranking delegation of Quang Binh province is led by Mr. Vu Dai Thang, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the provincial National Assembly delegation.

The high-ranking delegation of Savannakhet province (Laos) was led by Mr. Santiphap Phomvihan, member of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary and Provincial Governor. Also attending were leaders of the Party, government, departments, agencies and localities of Quang Binh and Savannakhet provinces.

At the conference, the heads of high-level delegations of Quang Binh and Savannakhet provinces informed about the socio-economic situation, national defense and security, the construction of the Party and government of each province; assess the situation and results of cooperation between the two provinces in recent years.

Through the exchange, the two delegations were pleased to realize that, under the leadership of the Party Committees and authorities of the two provinces, in the context of facing many difficulties and challenges, especially the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic- 19, but the two provinces have achieved many important achievements in the fields of politics, economy, culture - society, national defense, security and foreign affairs.

Along with that, the relationship between the two provinces of Quang Binh and Savannakhet has been constantly strengthened and developed, meeting the aspirations and interests of the people.

Leaders of Quang Binh and Savannakhet provinces exchanged and agreed to sign the minutes of talks with important contents in development cooperation. In particular, the two provinces continued to alternately exchange high-level delegations, border missions, and delegations of Party, government and mass organizations of the two provinces to visit and exchange experiences with the leaders. practical content.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two delegations is carried out every two years. The two provinces also continue to promote the propagation and education of cadres and people, especially the youth generation, about the tradition of friendship and special solidarity between the two peoples, the two parties, and the two states. Vietnam and Laos in general and the two provinces of Quang Binh - Savannakhet in particular.

In addition, in the economic, cultural and social fields, the two provinces encourage and create conditions for businesses and investors to cooperate in the fields of renewable energy, trade, tourism, and services. , produce goods, ... in accordance with the capabilities and strengths of each province. The tourism industry exchanges information, experiences and cooperates to promote and exploit the potential between the two provinces.

Industry and trade sectors coordinate to guide the development of renewable energy projects; organize and participate in trade fairs and exhibitions of goods; strengthen trade promotion work between the two provinces. Along with that, the two provinces continued to support each other when facing difficulties due to natural disasters and epidemics; encourage and support two districts sharing a border (Le Thuy, Quang Binh and Sepon, Savannakhet) to cooperate and help each other develop; agreed to coordinate well in organizing activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Vietnam and Vietnam. Laos (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022).

In the academic years 2022 - 2023 and 2023 - 2024, each year Quang Binh province continues to help Savannakhet province train 20 university and college students at training institutions of Quang Binh province. Savannakhet province continues to seek investment capital to build infrastructure from Phonhay village to Lavin area; On the basis of infrastructure improvement, the two provinces proposed to the Governments of the two countries to allow the opening of the Chut Mut - Lavin border gate.

The two provinces agreed to continue propagating and educating residents on both sides of the border to obey the laws of each country, and strictly implement the Agreement on the Regulation on border management and land border gates between Vietnam and Laos. protocol on border and national landmark between Vietnam and Laos; at the same time, coordinate to solve problems and incidents related to national borders in accordance with the Agreement on the Regulation on border management and land border gates of the two countries.

Along with that, the two provinces of Quang Binh and Savannakhet regularly exchange information and cooperate in bilateral patrols to protect borders and national landmarks; ensure security and order in the border areas and prevent and control epidemics; crime prevention and combat, especially drug and smuggling crimes, etc. on the border line; coordinate verification, investigation and mutual legal assistance between the two provinces.

In addition, the two provinces encourage cooperation and development in other fields suitable to the needs and capabilities of each side, with specific content and practical effectiveness.