(sonla.gov.vn) On December 14, 2023, in Luong Pha Bang province, Lao PDR, the 14th Border Work Conference between Son La province and Luong Pha Bang province took place. Representatives of the Son La provincial border delegation attending the conference included comrade Hoang Quoc Khanh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Provincial Border Work Steering Committee, Head of the Son La provincial border delegation and the working delegation. On the Luong Pha Bang provincial side, there were comrade Bun Luong-Ma Ni Vong, member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Deputy Governor, Head of the Provincial Border Work Steering Committee, Head of the Luong Pha Bang provincial border delegation and the provincial border delegation.
The XIV Border Work Conference
between Son La province and Luang Prabang province.
The 13th border work assessment report between the two provinces at the conference affirmed: Under the leadership of the Party and Government of Vietnam - Laos, the Party Committee, government and people of the two provinces of Son La - Luang Prabang always promote the tradition of special solidarity and friendship, strengthen comprehensive cooperation in the fields of economy, society, national defense and security, build and consolidate the political system. Sectors and localities have relations, regularly exchange experiences in leading and directing economic and social development; resolve border-related issues, in accordance with the 2016 Border Regulation Agreement and the Minutes of the 13th Son La - Luang Prabang border meeting. Coordinate to promote the movement of self-management of border lines and landmarks, mobilize people to actively participate in border protection. Create conditions for businesses, organizations and people of both sides to trade, exchange goods, cooperate in investment, production and business.
Leaders of Son La and Luang Prabang provinces
Signing of the 14th Border Work Conference Minutes.
Discussing at the conference, the two sides agreed that the opening of the new Huoi La (Sop Cop district) - Loong Nhang (Phon Thoong district) sub-border gate between the two provinces has not yet been implemented. In the coming time, the two provinces agreed to promote the implementation of the Huoi La - Loong Nhang border gate projects. Along with that, continue to strengthen propaganda and education for the people, especially the people in the border area about the two legal documents on the Vietnam - Laos border. Strengthen bilateral patrol coordination to protect the safety of the border system and border markers. Direct relevant agencies and units of the two provinces to regularly exchange information on the situation on both sides of the border to promptly coordinate effectively in the fight against all types of crimes and activities of hostile forces aimed at sabotage of the two countries. Coordinate effectively in handling incidents that disrupt security and order as well as in coordinating the implementation of forest fire prevention and control and disease prevention and control in border areas. Develop mechanisms to encourage and facilitate businesses of both sides to explore the market and conduct production and business cooperation activities.
The leaders of the two sides said that maintaining political stability, border security and enhancing trade and cultural exchanges contributed to promoting the development of the traditional solidarity relationship between the Party Committees, authorities and people of all ethnic groups in Son La and Luang Prabang provinces. They also affirmed that through the conference, it would contribute to maintaining the friendly and cooperative relationship for development, strengthening national defense and security in the border areas of the two countries and two provinces, as well as opening up bilateral development strategies between Son La and Luang Prabang in various fields in the coming period.
Cam Giang - Le Hong