The decision was made during the 47th session of the committee held in Paris, France.

Chay River in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam.

Following the adjustment, the world natural heritage site is officially named "Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park".

The joint nomination dossier was submitted by the Governments of Vietnam and Laos to UNESCO in February 2024.

Vietnam is now home to nine world heritage sites. These include two inter-provincial sites – Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago, and the Complex of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscapes, both in the country's north.

The latest recognition is Vietnam's first transboundary world heritage site. It is expected to serve as a model for the management of cross-border heritage, enabling the country to share practical experience in implementing the 1972 UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

The site also stands as a symbol of the close cultural heritage cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, contributing to the long-standing friendship and solidarity between the two neighboring countries.

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