On May 14th, a delegation from the Departments of Technology and Communications of Luang Prabang, Xay Nha Bu Ly, and Oudomxay provinces of the Lao People's Democratic Republic worked and exchanged experiences on science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Son La province. Receiving and working with the delegation were leaders of the Son La Provincial Department of Science and Technology and representatives of telecommunications businesses in the area.
At the conference, provinces from both sides shared practical experiences in developing science and technology, promoting innovation, implementing digital transformation, building digital government, improving the efficiency of state management, and serving the people and businesses. They highly appreciated the significance of the working program, considering it a practical activity contributing to strengthening the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Son La province and Luang Prabang, Xayaburi, and Oudomxay provinces have agreed on the following areas of cooperation: Strengthening cooperation between the Department of Science and Technology of Son La province and the Departments of Technology and Communications of Luang Prabang, Xayaburi, and Oudomxay provinces in the fields of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation; coordinating the dissemination of laws on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation to the people in the border areas between Son La and Luang Prabang; continuing to exchange experiences and send officials to visit and work to improve the effectiveness of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation development; and promoting awareness among officials and civil servants about cooperation in the fields of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation between the provinces.
Leaders of the Department of Science and Technology of Son La province and leaders of the Departments of Technology and Communications of Xay Nha Bun Ly, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay provinces signed a cooperation agreement.
Delegations from Luang Prabang, Xay Nha Bu Ly, and Oudomxay provinces visited and worked with Viettel Son La and VNPT Son La to learn about the model of telecommunications infrastructure development in mountainous, remote, and disadvantaged areas; and digital transformation solutions to serve digital government, digital society, and digital economy.
The leader of the Department of Technology and Communications of Luang Prabang province speaks at the working meeting with Viettel Son La.
Viettel Son La leaders present gifts to the delegation.
Leaders of VNPT Son La presented gifts to the delegation.
Thuy Dung