Representatives of Laos’ capital city of Vientiane and Ninh Binh province have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the exchange of delegations to share experience and increase cooperation in tourism, socio-culture, education and agriculture.

The signing ceremony took place following a working session between visiting Mayor of Vientiane Athsaphangthong Siphandonne and leaders of Ninh Binh province on October 6.

The Vientiane delegation paid a courtesy visit to the leaders of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee and worked with leaders of the People's Committee of Ninh Binh to prepare important content towards signing a cooperation program between the two sides.

Mai Van Tuat, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Ninh Binh province (right) receives Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Mayor of Vientiane Athsaphangthong Siphandonne. Photo: VNA

Vice Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Pham Quang Ngoc said Ninh Binh is actively promoting industrial development, with a focus on clean and eco-friendly industries.

The province is also developing organic agriculture, tourism services, and civilized and modern urban and rural areas. Last year, its State budget revenue ranked 15th out of 63 cities and provinces while income per capita was among the top 15 nationwide.

Over the past years, Ninh Binh has also been seeking cooperation opportunities with Lao localities, especially Oudomxay province, he said.

Siphandonne, for his part, said his visit is meant to realize the outcomes of his trip to Ninh Binh in August 2022.

At the MoU signing ceremony. Photo: VNA

Sharing Vientiane’s vision to become a worthwhile and sustainable capital with various efforts aimed at transforming Vientiane into a smart city that uses technology in the supply of public administrative services, he said Vientiane will host the Lao National Tourism Year with many unique tourism and cultural activities next year, which are expected to draw numerous visitors at home and abroad alike.

Both sides agreed to facilitate the exchange of high-level delegations and share lessons and experiences to attract more investment, especially in tourism, and to create opportunities for their businesses to cooperate in the future.

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