The Foreign Ministry held the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) forum in the central province of Quang Tri on June 26 with the participation of Vietnamese relevant agencies and localities and delegates from EWEC member countries.

The forum was held to work out measures to clear obstacles to attract investment, boost trade, tourism and cooperation to effectively serve the economic development in the EWEC, which links Myanmar , Thailand , Laos and Vietnam .

Participants discussed potential of the region and the need to strengthen cooperation, as well as synchronously improving infrastructure in the region and opinion to build a business community in the corridor.

Addressing the forum, Deputy Permanent Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh called on localities and countries in the corridor to develop their potential and boost cooperation to overcome difficulties and create opportunities for EWEC members to develop socio-economy and ensure regional security./.