Support the expansion and development of cooperation between Thai Nguyen and Lao localities

Within the framework of the visit and work in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, on November 19, the delegation of Thai Nguyen province led by Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, had a working session with the Embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane. Attending the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Linh, Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and leaders of a number of departments, branches and enterprises of the province.

Comrade Nguyen Thanh Binh and Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam at the working session.

Delegates at the meeting.

Receiving and working with the delegation were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam, Embassy staff and representatives of a number of Lao travel and logistics businesses in Vientiane.

Speaking at the meeting, Comrade Nguyen Thanh Binh sent his best wishes and thanks to the Ambassador and the Embassy staff for welcoming and supporting the delegation during the working trip. He briefly informed about Thai Nguyen province and its outstanding socio -economic achievements, especially after the process of rearranging and merging provincial administrative units.

Over the years, Thai Nguyen has maintained and strengthened the traditional friendship and cooperation with Lao localities, especially the provinces that have established sisterhood relations such as Luang Prabang, Huaphan, Phongsaly and Udomxay... The province regularly exchanges information through official correspondence and sends New Year greetings and thank-you letters on holidays and traditional New Year, to demonstrate the close relationship between the two sides. The Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to Vietnam and leaders of sister provinces have also visited and worked in Thai Nguyen many times, contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship between the two countries. On the occasion of important political , cultural and economic events, agencies, units and schools in the province that have relations with Laos organize commemorative activities and thematic activities with profound cultural significance.

In the field of education , Thai Nguyen always pays special attention to Lao students studying in the locality. Currently, there are nearly 1,000 Lao students studying at universities under Thai Nguyen University, 2 colleges and 1 high school, spread across four levels of training.

Regarding investment, many Thai Nguyen enterprises have surveyed and implemented projects in Laos, mainly in the fields of infrastructure construction, services, tourism and economic development. A typical project is “Mineral Exploitation, Processing and Export” of Chien Cong Industrial and Transport Cooperative, with an initial investment capital of 8 million USD.

In trade, import-export relations between Thai Nguyen and Laos continue to develop. By 2024, the value of imports from Laos to Thai Nguyen will reach over 1.9 million USD, mainly minerals for domestic production. Tourism cooperation is also expanded with tourist routes directly connecting with Laos. These activities demonstrate the sincere affection, attachment and effective cooperation between the government and people of Thai Nguyen and the country and people of Laos.

The delegation of Thai Nguyen province presented gifts to the Embassy of Vietnam.

Delegates take souvenir photos at the Vietnamese Embassy.

In order to promote cooperation in the coming time, Thai Nguyen hopes that the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos will continue to be a bridge to support provincial enterprises in surveying and investing in the fields of infrastructure, mineral exploitation, logistics, tourism and services; connecting the market for Thai Nguyen's specialty and OCOP products; and at the same time creating conditions for Lao students to study in the province.

Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam expressed his pleasure in welcoming the delegation and highly appreciated the cooperation between Thai Nguyen and Lao partners in recent times, especially the practical activities in the locality. Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam agreed with the delegation's proposals and affirmed that he would continue to monitor and promote cooperation between Thai Nguyen and Lao localities, while protecting citizens and ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of Thai Nguyen citizens in Laos...

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202511/ho-tro-mo-rong-va-phat-trien-hop-tac-giua-thai-nguyen-voi-cac-dia-phuong-cua-lao-48560dd/