Nam Giang – Dak Ta-Ook international border gates officially opened

QNN• 15/08/2021 11:29

(QNO) - An opening ceremony of Nam Giang - Dak Ta-Ook international border gates took place in Nam Giang district (Quang Nam province, Vietnam) on the morning of August 14.

Cutting red ribbon to open the Nam Giang – Dak Ta-Ook international border gate
Cutting red ribbon to open the Nam Giang – Dak Ta-Ook international border gate

Present at the event were leaders of Quang Nam province including Quang Nam Party Secretary Phan Viet Cuong, Chairman of the Quang Nam People’s Committee Le Tri Thanh and Laos’ Sekong provincial Governor Leklai Sivilay.

Nam Giang – Dak Ta-Ook border gate between Quang Nam province and Sekong province (Laos)
Nam Giang – Dak Ta-Ook border gate between Quang Nam province and Sekong province (Laos)

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman Thanh said Vietnam and Laos in general and Quang Nam and Sekong provinces in particular have a longstanding relationship.

This special relationship has been steadily consolidated and effectively promoted in all fields of cooperation, bringing great benefits to the people of two parties.

Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the limited number of representatives taking part in the event
Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the limited number of representatives taking part in the event

According to Chairman Thanh, the Nam Giang - Dak Ta-Ook border gate economic zone will promote socio-economic development in the two provinces and the two countries, facilitate goods exchange and people’s travel between the two sides.

So, he asked relevant functional agencies of Quang Nam and Sekong provinces to strengthen their cooperation to foster economic activities and border security.

Representatives at the event
Representatives at the event

At the ceremony, the decision and resolution of the Governments of Vietnam and Laos on upgrading the main border gate of Nam Giang - Dak Ta-Ook into an international border gate was announced.

Leaders of Quang Nam and Sekong provinces
Leaders of Quang Nam and Sekong provinces
Quang Nam and Sekong have mutual supports in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic
Quang Nam and Sekong have mutual supports in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic
The border gate opened for traffic, fostering socio-economic development and friendship between Quang Nam and Sekong provinces in particular and Vietnam and Laos in general.
The border gate opens for traffic, fostering socio-economic development and friendship between Quang Nam and Sekong provinces in particular and Vietnam and Laos in general.

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