Vietnam, Cambodia buttress cross-border ties
VOV.VN - Leaders of the Vietnamese province of Dong Thap and the Cambodian province of Prey Veng announced on May 10 the signing of an agreement in Cao Lanh City aimed at bolstering cooperation.
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Pursuant to the agreement, the two sides will work collaboratively to ensure security for the citizens of both provinces, social order and to protect landmarks along their adjoining border areas.
Chairman Nguyen Van Duong of the Dong Thap People’s Committee said the signing will contribute to promoting socio-economic development, strengthening solidarity and nurture the ties of friendship.
Our hope is that it results in the best possible conditions for local people to effectively develop agriculture and stimulate cross border trade as well as enhance cultural and social exchanges, said Chairman Duong.
Last year, exports of Dong Thap to Cambodia hit US$75 million. Dong Thap also supplied 30 million kWh electricity for Prey Veng, offered medicines and medical check-ups to poor people in Prey Veng and provided scholarships to 126 Cambodian students to study at Dong Thap University and Medical College.
