Accordingly, the plan is to realize and effectively implement the Cooperation Agreement between the People’s Committee of Bac Giang province and the government of Xaisomboun in the period of 2021-2025, foster mutual understanding and contribute to nurturing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

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The plan No 481/KH-UBND replaced the plan No 667/KH-UBND dated December 12, 2021 of the provincial People’s Committee of Bac Giang province on implementation of the cooperation agreement between the two sides in 2021-2025 period.

According to the plan, in 2022 and 2023, Bac Giang will send experts to survey and evaluate socio-economic development impacts and efficiency of the “Nam Mang irrigation project” in Thathom district for adequate investment and support in the period of 2022-2030.

Besides, Luc Ngan district will sign memorandum of understanding (MOU) on establishing local-level cooperative relationship with Anuvong district, Xaisomboun province and the provincial Women’s Union of Bac Giang province will sign a MOU on cooperation with its counterpart in Xaisomboun in 2022. Annually, both provinces will organize conferences and exhibitions (in-person or virtual methods) to promote the key products of Bac Giang in Xaisomboun while organizing teleconference on promoting consumption of lychee and typical products of Bac Giang province with a bridge point in Xaisomboun.

Cultivating great friendship and special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos

Today (July 18), the Parties, States and peoples from Vietnam and Laos solemnly celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.

Incense offered at Vietnam Laos International Martyrs Cemetery

(BGO) – On the occasion of 75th anniversary of War Invalid and Martyrs’ Day of Vietnam (July 27), the Women’s Union cooperated with the Military Command in Bac Giang province to visit and present gifts to 21 Vietnamese Heroic Mother in the province from July 8 – 13, each consisting of one million VND, confectionary and a set of silk clothes.

Laos promotes construction of Laos - Vietnam railway’s section

The Lao government has “green-lighted” a feasibility study on a railway route connecting the Vientiane capital with Thakhek in central Khammouane province, part of the Laos-Vietnam Railway Project (LVRP).

People-to-people diplomacy important to Vietnam-Laos relations: NA Chairman

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue commended the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association for its contributions to the friendship and special solidarity between the two countries, during a reception for its President Boviengkham Vongdara in Vientiane on May 17.

Bac Giang provincial delegation pays visit to Laos’ Xaisomboun province

(BGO) – Ngo Bien Cuong, Director of Department of Foreign Affairs in Bac Giang province led a working delegation to visit Laos’ Xaisomboun province to promote activities under bilateral Cooperative Agreement between two provinces from February 20 – 26.