Having lauded the strong growth and significant contributions of Thaipeople with Vietnamese origin in the province, the official pledged to create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to live and preserve theircultural works.
The governor wished that in the time to come, the two sides willwork closely together for Udon Thani to send a trade promotion delegation toVietnam and Vietnam to join Udon Thani’s flower exhibition, and the opening ofa direct flight route between them.
Agreeing with the governor's proposals, Xuan lauded the cooperationbetween Udon Thani and Vietnamese localities and said it has contributed toboosting the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership.
She hoped the local authorities will further support thepreservation of Vietnamese sites here, including pagodas, and provide optimal conditions for theVietnamese community to live, study, work and connect the twonations.
Xuan suggested the provincial administration will support the teaching andlearning of Vietnamese language among Thai people with Vietnamese origin, whosepopulation in Udon Thani amounts to 15,000.
The Vice President highlighted the need for the two sides to beef up trade and infrastructure connectivity, particularly via the East-West Economic Corridor.
On the same day, the Vice President visited a relicsite dedicated to late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh and a monument in commemoration of fiveVietnamese revolutionists in the province./.