Farmers in Dong Thap (Photo: VNA)Dong Thap (VNA) – Seniorofficials of Dong Thap and the Lao province of Champasak held talks in theMekong Delta province on September 27.
The talks ended with the signing of a memorandumof understanding (MoU) on directions for bilateral cooperation for 2017 – 2021.
Under the pact, Dong Thap and Champasakwill facilitate the exchange of experience on agro-fishery production methodsbetween their relevant agencies and firms.
The two provinces will encourage and createfavourable conditions for their respective enterprises to carry out marketstudies and form partnerships.
Collaboration in research activities andhuman resources training is also included in the MoU.
Speaking at the talks, Chau Hong Phuc, ViceChairman of the Dong Thap People’s Committee, said he expects the pact willhelp stimulate bilateral social-economic engagements between the sides incontribution to the growth of Vietnam – Laos relations.
Champasak Vice Governor VoualinVongphachanh reported that the province enjoys an annual economic growth of 8.4percent, with strengths in agriculture and eco-tourism. Champasak has attracted390 investment projects, both foreign and domestic, with total capital of 17.5billion Lao kip (around 2.1 million USD), of which around 22 percent wasVietnamese investment.-VNA
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