An Giang, Cambodia’s province outline plan for continued cooperation
The People’s Committee of southern An Giang province held a conference on March 14 to review its cooperation with Cambodia’s Takeo province in 2023 and set out directions for the first half of this year.
At the signing ceremony of cooperation deal between An Giang and Takeo authorities. (Photo: VNA)
An Giang (VNA)🔥 – The People’s Committee of southern An Giang provinceheld a conference on March 14 to review its cooperation with Cambodia’sTakeo province in 2023 and set out directions for the first half of this year.
The two sidesagreed to continue promoting comprehensive cooperation in border management, border demarcation and marker planting, social safety and order in border areas, agriculture, trade,education, culture, tourism, health care, transport, front affairs, and searchand repatriation of martyrs' remains.
ViceChairman of the An Giang provincial People's Committee Le Van Phuoc said the twoprovinces will continue carrying out the Supplementary Treaty to the 1985 Treaty on the Delimitation of National Boundaries and the 2005 SupplementaryTreaty, and the Protocol on land border demarcation and marker planting signed by the two countries on October 5, 2019 recognising the completion of 84% of border demarcation and marker planting.
Phuocalso revealed a plan for infrastructure development to facilitate cross-bordertrade. Following the Vietnamese Government's approval, theprovince will prepare a proposal to upgrade the Bac Dai - Bak Dai auxiliaryborder gate into a main border gate, he said.
The firsthalf of 2024 will see continued collaboration on security matters. An Giang andTakeo plan to jointly fight crimes and smuggling activities, conductjoint patrols and address illegal activities such as cultivation andencroachment across the border. Furthermore, district, town, and city hospitalsin An Giang will maintain their policy of providing medical care for Cambodiancitizens.
They vowedto continue collecting the remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and expertswho sacrificed their lives on the Cambodian battlefield in the spirit ofcreating favourable conditions for border crossing procedures, ensuring smoothmovement of citizens, vehicles, and other activities.
💯 Last year, the total export-importturnover through Tinh Bien - Phnom Den and Vinh Hoi Dong - Kampong Krosanginternational border gates between the two provinces reached asignificant milestone of 1 billion USD./.
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on January 5 exported a total of seven tonnes of green-peel elephant mango (Mangifera Indica) to Australia and the US.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
At the signing ceremony of cooperation deal between An Giang and Takeo authorities. (Photo: VNA) 
