On the morning of June 28th, a high-level delegation from Son La province, led by Comrade Hoang Van Nghiem, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, visited, held talks with, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation with Udomxay province. Receiving and working with the delegation from Udomxay province was Comrade Bun Khong La Chiem Phon, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Udomxay.
Meeting between Son La province and Udomxay province.
In an atmosphere of warm solidarity and special friendship between Vietnam and Laos, the leaders of the two provinces informed each other about the socio-economic development, national defense, security, Party building, and political system of each locality. They also assessed the results of the cooperation activities implemented over the past period.
Comrade Hoang Van Nghiem, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Son La province.
Comrade Bun Khong La Chiem Phon, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Udom Xay.
In recent years, the cooperative relationship between Son La and Udomxay has continued to be maintained and developed positively in many fields. The two sides regularly exchange delegations at all levels; effectively coordinating the implementation of cooperation programs in education, human resource training, health, culture, sports, agriculture, and trade promotion. Many students from Udomxay province have received training at educational institutions in Son La province, contributing to strengthening solidarity and friendship between the two provinces.
Leaders from Son La province attended the talks.
Delegates from Udomxay province attended the talks.
On this occasion, the leaders of the two provinces signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for the period 2026-2029 with many important contents in the fields of: politics and foreign affairs; defense and security; economy; culture and society; education, training and human resource development; cultural exchange activities, and people-to-people diplomacy… This is an important basis for the two localities to continue to effectively implement comprehensive cooperation contents in the future, contributing to promoting socio-economic development, improving people's lives and strengthening the traditional friendship and special solidarity between the two Parties, two States and peoples of Vietnam and Laos.
Representatives from Son La province attended the talks.
Speaking at the meeting, Comrade Hoang Van Nghiem emphasized: The great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos is a solid political foundation for localities of the two countries to continuously expand cooperation. Based on the achievements, Son La hopes to continue to develop its potential and advantages with Udomxay; promote cooperation to become increasingly in-depth, substantive, and effective, making positive contributions to the socio-economic development of each province and nurturing the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos.
The delegation from Udomxay province welcomed the high-level delegation from Son La province.
On behalf of the neighboring province, Comrade Bun Khong - La Chiem Phon affirmed that Udom Xay province always values and wishes to continue developing its cooperative relationship with Son La province. He highly appreciated the results of cooperation between the two localities in the past, especially the practical support from Son La province in human resource training, education development, infrastructure construction, and sharing experiences in socio-economic development, contributing to strengthening the solidarity and close ties between the two provinces.
Representatives from the two provinces exchanged views before the talks.
The visit, working sessions, and signing of the cooperation agreement between Son La province and Udomxay province further affirm the determination of the two localities to preserve, cultivate, and promote the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, ensuring it remains ever-lasting and sustainable for generations to come.
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for the period 2026 – 2029 between the two provinces.
Leaders of Son La province presented commemorative gifts to Udomxay province.
Leaders of Udomxay province present gifts to Son La province.
The Fatherland Front Committee of Son La province presents gifts to a neighboring province.
Leaders of Son La province present gifts to neighboring provinces.
The delegates posed for a commemorative photo after the talks.
Doan Tu