Lao Cai strengthens diplomatic relations with Vietnam.

Lao Cai is an important bridge in trade.

Speaking at the reception, Mr. Dang Xuan Phong, Secretary of the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee, expressed his pleasure in welcoming Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya and the Thai delegation to Lao Cai to jointly organize the 2nd "Meeting Thailand" Conference in the province.

Mr. Dang Xuan Phong - Secretary of the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee and Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya - Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam.

Mr. Dang Xuan Phong emphasized that, over the 48 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations (1976 - 2024), the Vietnam-Thailand relationship has developed well and been upgraded to an "Enhanced Vietnam-Thailand Strategic Partnership" based on mutual respect, trust, and mutual benefit, especially cooperation in the fields of trade and investment.

Strategically located in the heart of the Northern Midlands and Mountains region, and bordering Yunnan Province (China), Lao Cai serves as an important link in economic trade between Vietnam and ASEAN countries with Southwest China.

A panoramic view of the reception for the Thai Ambassador in Lao Cai.

Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya of Thailand to Vietnam stated that the second Thailand Meeting, held in Lao Cai, will be an opportunity for Thai and Vietnamese businesses, as well as those in Lao Cai province, to connect and explore business cooperation opportunities.

On this occasion, Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya conveyed the gratitude of the Princess of Thailand to the leaders of Lao Cai province for thoughtfully organizing the visit to Nam Cuong Primary School in Lao Cai city.

It also serves as a vertical connecting center for the Kunming - Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong - Quang Ninh economic corridor and a horizontal connecting center between the northern border provinces bordering China, connecting East and West.

The delegations from Lao Cai province and Thailand pose for a commemorative photo.

We believe that, following this visit and working trip to Lao Cai, the ambassador will propose to the Thai government measures to enhance economic cooperation, tourism, and transportation connectivity with Vietnamese localities (including Lao Cai), contributing to strengthening the good strategic partnership between the two countries.

Visiting Lao Cai on the occasion of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya extended her best wishes to the leaders of the Party, State, and Government of Vietnam, as well as the leaders and people of Lao Cai province.

Here, the Secretary of the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee, Dang Xuan Phong, and Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya exchanged souvenirs featuring specialties from both countries.

Lao Cai - a successful destination

Also this afternoon at the Provincial Conference Center, the People's Committee of Lao Cai province, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai Embassy in Vietnam, organized the Lao Cai - Thailand Connection program with the theme: Lao Cai - A Destination for Success.

The Lao Cai - Thailand Connection Program attracted a large number of businesses from Thailand and Lao Cai province.

The conference was co-chaired by Mr. Hoang Quoc Khanh, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai province, and Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam.

The conference was attended by over 100 delegates, including leaders from departments, agencies, localities, and businesses of Lao Cai province; representatives from the Thai Embassy in Vietnam; Thai agencies, organizations, businesses, and investors in Vietnam and from Thailand; and representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Speaking at the event, Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam, expressed her joy at visiting Lao Cai for the fourth time. Through the courtesy meeting with the Provincial Party Secretary Dang Xuan Phong, she was very impressed with the vision and development plans of Lao Cai province, as well as those of Mr. Dang Xuan Phong personally and the provincial leadership.

Lao Cai province holds a strategically important position in the road transport route between Vietnam and Thailand. Organizing this "Connecting Lao Cai - Thailand" program is an opportunity to upgrade logistics and international trade cooperation. This creates favorable conditions for Thai businesses to explore investment and economic cooperation with Lao Cai in the future. At the same time, it's an opportunity to promote the image of Lao Cai province to Thailand, and conversely, Lao Cai province will learn more about Thailand.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam believes that, given the long-standing economic and cultural ties between the two countries, Lao Cai will be an even more successful destination in the future. Especially after the recent visit of the Thai princess to Lao Cai province, it has further increased the interest and desire of Thai people to visit Lao Cai.

“The cooperation agreement between the Lao Cai Provincial Business Association and the Thai Business Association in Vietnam, signed at the ‘Meeting Thailand’ conference on August 29th, will lead to comprehensive economic cooperation and strengthen investment and trade cooperation between Lao Cai and Thailand in the future,” the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam expressed his expectations. The “Three Connections” strategy between Vietnam and Thailand will contribute to economic connectivity and the connection of local businesses in both countries.

Ms. Urawadi Sripirom thanked Lao Cai province for its attention, support, and facilitation of Thai businesses investing and developing in the locality, and expressed her belief that many Thai businesses will not hesitate to choose to invest in a province with great potential like Lao Cai in the future.

Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai province, Hoang Quoc Khanh, delivered a speech at the program.

Speaking at the conference, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh thanked the Thai Embassy in Vietnam for coordinating with Lao Cai province to co-organize the program, aiming to bring Lao Cai closer to Thai partners and businesses to share, cooperate, and together turn potential, strengths, and ideas into reality, helping Lao Cai develop rapidly, green, and sustainable in the future. The Lao Cai - Thailand Connection Program will introduce and promote the potential, advantages, and investment attraction orientation of the province to Thai investors, and connect businesses of Vietnam and Thailand.

Businesses in Lao Cai province hope that, in her capacity as ambassador, Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya will pay attention to and support Thai businesses in investing in Lao Cai, and conversely, support Lao Cai businesses in cooperating with Thai businesses in the future.

Through the Lao Cai - Thailand Connection Program, Lao Cai province affirms its determination to approach Thai investors and businesses in the most convenient and accessible way, and to connect them quickly and effectively with Lao Cai businesses.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/lao-cai-that-chat-quan-he-ngoai-giao-viet-nam-thai-lan-192240828185431367.htm