The central province of Quang Binh and the Lao province province of Khammouane have agreed to enhance their cooperation and share experience in the information and communications sector.
Vietnamese and Lao representatives at the signing ceremony (Source:VNA)
The central province of Quang Binh and the Lao province province of Khammouane have agreed to enhance their cooperation and share experience in the information and communications sector.
A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed after the talks between representatives of Quang Binh’s Information and Communications and the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of Khammouane in Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh province, on September 22.
Under the MoU, the two sides agreed to closely work in disseminating the special solidarity between the two Parties, States and people, particularly between the two information and communications sectors.
The two sides will also conduct regular exchanges of information, experience on professional work, and establish a working unit in charge of effectively implementing the MoU.
During the talks, the two sides briefed each other on their outstanding achievements in recent years.
General Director of the Khammouane Department of Posts and Telecommunications Tayaporn Singthon said he hopes to learn experience in management and operation of the Quang Binh Information and Communications Department.-VNA
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Vietnamese and Lao representatives at the signing ceremony (Source:VNA)
