Quang Ninh delegation meets leaders of Laos’ Luang Prabang province

On July 19, within the framework of the working visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Quang Ninh’s delegation led by Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party’s Committee, Ngo Hoang Ngan, had a cordial meeting  with the leaders of Luang Prabang province. Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee cum Provincial Governor, Kham Khan Chan Tha Vi Suc, received the delegation.

At the meeting, Standing Deputy Secretary Ngo Hoang Ngan revealed that Quang Ninh representatives would participate in various events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the friendship treaty between Vietnam and Laos.

Quang Ninh also wanted to discuss in detail relevant programs and cooperation agreement mentioned in the memorandum of understanding between Quang Ninh and Laos’ three northern provinces in the period of 2022 - 2026. Specifically, Quang Ninh province intended to donate an educational institution building to Luang Prabang province with a total budget of about VND 50 billion and request Luang Prabang to fulfil neccessary procedures so that work can start on this project within 2022 - the year with a range of meaningful diplomatic events between the two countries.

Besides, Quang Ninh province has increased the number of scholarships granted to Lao students studying at Quang Ninh’s educational institutions.

In order to ensure the effectiveness of the cooperative program, he suggested that the two provinces should organize an investment promotion conference, especially in the field of tourism and open a flight route connecting Van Don international airport with Luang Prabang international airport.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee cum Governor of Luang Prabang province, Kham Kham Chan Tha Vi Suc, expressed a sincere thank towards Quang Ninh leaders and people for their assistance in recent years.

In response to Quang Ninh’s educational support, Luang Prabang’s leader confirmed to choose to build a vocational training school named the Luang Prabang - Quang Ninh Friendship School.

He also pleadged to report and propose the Laos Government to soon open a direct flight between the two provinces. This is an important condition for the two localities to strengthen cooperation in tourism development.  He willurgently requested relevant provincial department to draw plan to organize an investment promotion conference between Luang Prabang and Quang Ninh.

After meeting with Luang Prabang’s leader, the delegation of Quang Ninh province paid a visit to the Luang Prabang - Quang Ninh Friendship Primary School. This school was invested by Quang Ninh province and put into use since 2019. 366 students from pre-primary and primary level are learning at this school. At the visit, Standing Deputy Secretary, Ngo Hoang Ngan, donated VND 50 million to the Luang Pha Bang - Quang Ninh Friendship Primary School to accomplish repairing and equiping essential equipment before the start of the forthcoming shool year.

Also during the working visit, Quang Ninh Media Group (QMG), worked with Luang Prabang Television Station to boost the mutual cooperation in field of communications and tourism between the two localities.

The provincial delegation also worked with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Luang Prabang province and attended the opening ceremony of the cultural week of Son La - Luang Prabang love songs.