Quang Nam works with Lao province to protect forest hinh anh 1Illustrative image (Source: VNA)

Quang Nam (VNA) – The forest management department of the central province of Quang Nam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation with its counterpart body in Laos’ Sekong province on March 16.

Quang Nam and Sekong share a 157km border line.  

Under the MoU, the provinces will coordinate in managing and protecting forest resources in areas along their shared boundary in the 2017-2020 period.

The two sides will share information and experience in forest management and work together to deal with violations of regulations on forest management and protection.

They pledged to intensify the monitoring of the trade of forestry products and promote local residents’ engagement in forest protection.

The two provinces will maintain joint patrols of forests along the border and hold training for forest rangers to enhance their capacity. -VNA

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