Mr. Tran Dung Tien - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La province, Mr. Nguyen Huy Tuan - Head of the Provincial Forest Protection Department, representatives of specialized departments and Forest Protection Departments in the area bordering Laos solemnly welcomed the working delegation of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hua Phan province (Lao PDR) led by Mr. Chay Phet Huong Tha Von - Director of the Department.

Photo: Leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La province presented flowers to welcome the working delegation of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hua Phan province (Lao PDR).

Delegates from Son La and Hua Phan provinces took souvenir photos at the reception, demonstrating the spirit of friendship, solidarity and close cooperation.

The activity is an important first step before the bilateral cooperation conference between Son La and Hua Phan provinces, aiming to strengthen the friendly relationship and exchange experiences in forest management, protection and fire prevention in border areas. The official conference will take place on the afternoon of November 7, 2025.

The activity contributes to strengthening solidarity and close cooperation between the forest rangers of Vietnam and Laos, joining hands to preserve green forests at the peaceful and friendly border.

Author: Author Mai Anh, Forestry Department