The signing was part of a working session between the two officials aiming to discuss ways to boost cooperation between northern Lao provinces and Vietnam.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed measures to encourage Vietnamese businesses to make continuous investments in Laos and Luang Namtha, as well as to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese investors and people working and living in the province. On the occasion, the Lao side asked Vietnam to consider increasing educational scholarships for Luang Namtha.
The aforementioned project will be implemented within 12 months at a cost of approximately US$434,000 in non-refundable aid from the authorities and people of Vietnam’s Phu Tho Province. The project features a two-storey building with 18 working rooms, a hall and interior equipment. Once completed, Luang Namtha will have additional modern medical facilities to better care for the health of the people.
Phu Tho and Luang Namtha are twin provinces. Previously, Phu Tho assisted Luang Namtha to implement several projects in service of economic, social and educational development.
The consulate area of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Luang Prabang includes eight northern Lao provinces, namely Bokeo, Luang Namtha, Oudomxay, Xayaburi, Phongsaly, Houaphanh, Xiengkhouang and Luang Prabang. These provinces have fostered friendly and twinning relations with many border provinces of Vietnam.
