CanTho (VNA) – Leaders of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho had a workingsession with a high-ranking delegation of the Lao capital Vientiane on June 10to discuss bilateral multi-sector cooperation in the coming time.
Speakingat the session, head of the visiting Lao delegation, Governor of VientianeSinlavong Khoutphaythoune stressed Vietnam – Laos traditional relations, addingthat Laos considers Can Tho a favourable destination for investors.
Hesaid Vientiane wants to boost cooperation with Can Tho in agriculture,particularly the cultivation of rice and fruit; exchanges of productionexperience, modern technology application, and knowledge on animal husbandrydiseases; and food safety control.
Theofficial said Vientiane will encourage and facilitate large agricultural firmsfrom Laos to study Can Tho’s market so that they will invest more in the city.
Interms of education, Vientiane welcomes teachers and students from Can Tho tostudy and intern in local educational establishments, and wants to send itslecturers, students and researchers to universities and research institutes inthe Mekong Delta, he said.
Thegovernor noted his city also hopes for more annual cultural exchanges and bettertourism cooperation between the sides.
Takinginto account suggestions made by his guest, Secretary of the Can Tho PartyCommittee Tran Quoc Trung said the city will make efforts to improve itsbusiness climate, creating favorable conditions for Lao investors, includingthose from Vientiane.
Hehoped the Lao capital to support Can Tho in organising periodical meetings withLao investors.-VNA