Quang Tri and Ubon Ratchathani to establish friendship ties

Leaders of Quang Tri Province and Ubon Ratchathani (Thailand) on January 18 signed an agreement to establish friendship and cooperation ties between the two provinces.

Leaders from the two provinces sign a memorandum of establishing friendship cooperation. Photo: T.T

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Chairman of the Quang Tri Province People’s Committee of Vo Van Hung emphasized the significance of the delegation from Ubon Ratchathani Province visiting and working in Quang Tri Province, especially considering the flourishing cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Thailand across various sectors. Both sides are actively promoting the implementation of the strategic partnership action plan for the 2022-2027 period.

Hung added that this meeting holds great importance for both Quang Tri and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, marking the beginning of the implementation of their collaboration plans through the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish friendly relations. This contributes significantly to the construction and development of both provinces in various fields, he noted.

According to Hung, the cooperative agreement between the two provinces is a noteworthy outcome, evolving positively after the “Meeting with Thailand” conference held for the first time in Vietnam and organized by Quang Tri Province in August 2023.

Overview of the signing of the memorandum of friendship cooperation between Quang Tri and Ubon Ratchathani. Photo: T.T

He expressed the desire for both provinces to enhance effective cooperation in all areas, with a focus on investment, trade, tourism, livestock farming, high-tech agriculture, education and training, and labor cooperation, aligning with the potential and strengths of both provinces and the current trends of regional and international integration.

Expressing joy for the visit and work in Quang Tri Province, the Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province, Supasit Kocharoenyos, affirmed that the establishment of cooperation between Quang Tri and Ubon Ratchathani will create opportunities to strengthen collaboration, jointly promote prosperity and mutual development on an equal basis, benefiting both parties. This will also strengthen the relationship between Quang Tri and the provinces in Northeastern Thailand, including Ubon Ratchathani.

Governor Supasit Kocharoenyos provided additional information, stating that Ubon Ratchathani is currently constructing its sixth friendship bridge, connecting with Salavan Province in Laos. Upon completion, this bridge will reduce travel time between Ubon Ratchathani, Salavan, and Quang Tri, particularly in transporting goods from Thailand and Laos to the My Thuy Quang Tri port on the East-West Economic Corridor, thereby opening up many investment cooperation opportunities in the future.

After discussing key points, the leaders of both provinces signed a memorandum of understanding to establish friendly relations between them. The commitment involves cooperation to jointly promote prosperity and common development on an equal basis, benefiting both parties in various areas in line with the policies and laws of each country, and international commitments. The agreement encourages organizing exchange visits between officials from both sides and annual meetings to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of projects, ensuring tangible and mutually beneficial results for both parties.

Both sides will consult each other on the methods and programs of cooperation to implement this memorandum through annual meetings or other necessary meetings to monitor and evaluate the results of projects, ensuring specific and mutual benefits for both parties.

Before the signing ceremony, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province Vo Van Hung, and the Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam held discussions with the Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province, Supasit Kocharoenyos, and Deputy Governor Songlak Worapai along with other members of the delegation.

During the meeting, both parties shared some achievements in their economic and social development in the past and discussed the potential and development orientations for the future. This served as a foundation for connecting and cooperating in various fields.

Thanh Truc - Ngoc Mai