Danang and Lao localities boost cooperation
(VOV) - A delegation from the Lao Government Inspection Authority led by Inspector General Bounthong Chitmany on July 8 paid a working visit to the central city of Danang.
At a reception for the Lao delegation, Danang city People’s Committee Chairman Van Huu Chien introduced the city’s geographical location, natural conditions, socio-economic achievements in recent years as well as the result of cooperation between Danang and Lao localities.
The two sides exchanged views on issues related to inspection, settlement of complaints and denunciations, anti-corruption; law-making process, training of inspectors and anti-corruption solutions for Lao localities and Danang.
Danang has so far signed 29 agreements and memoranda of understanding with Lao localities aiming to increase the exchange of visits, facilitate production and business activities and boost agricultural development, health, education and culture.
Danang’s export turnover to Laos in 2013 reached US$39.6 million and municipal enterprises have participated in Lao fairs and signed many contracts with their partners.
Meanwhile, Lao enterprises display their wares at exhibitions in the framework of East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) Week taking place every year in Danang. Four Danang firms are investing in Laos with a total capitalization of nearly US$52.3 million.
In terms of education, Danang has also provided scholarships for students in the southern provinces of Laos to help them follow higher education or earn MA degrees from Danang University.
Last year alone, the city granted 43 scholarships to students from southern Lao provinces.