Vietnam supports Laos’ building malaria prevention health center

The signing ceremony was part of the working meeting between Mr. Phetthavone Philavanh and Mr. Nguyen Dang Hung to discuss some measures to promote cooperation between the Lao northern province and Vietnam, and attend the signing ceremony of some non-refundable projects by Vietnam’s Phu Tho province to Luang Namtha province.

At the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of measures to promote and encourage Vietnamese enterprises to continue investing in Laos and Luang Namtha province; and seeking measures to continue creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese investors, businesses and overseas Vietnamese in Luang Namtha in business and living activities. On this occasion, the Lao side also suggested Vietnam consider increasing educational scholarships for Luang Namtha province.

The malaria prevention and treatment center in Luang Namtha is a non-refundable aid project of Phu Tho province worth USD433,819 and is being built by Sompasom Bridge and Road Construction Company within 12 months. The project consists of a two-storey building with 18 working rooms, a hall and all interior equipment. Once completed, Luang Namtha province will have more spacious and modern medical facilities to better ensure people’s healthcare.

Phu Tho and Luang Namtha provinces have set up a twinned relationship. Previously, Phu Tho province assisted Luang Namtha province with a number of projects serving economic, social and educational development.

The consular area of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Luang Prabang is located in 8 Lao northern provinces among 18 Lao provinces and cities, including Bokeo, Luang Namtha, Oudomxay, Xayaburi, Phongsaly, Houaphanh, Xiengkhouang and Luang Prabang. These are provinces with friendly and twinning relationships with many border provinces of Vietnam./.