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Mekong-Lancang forum talks ICT technologies

Delegates from Laos, Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam gathered in Vientiane from June 27-28 for a workshop themed Mekong-Lancang forum on sustainable development of information and communication technology (ICT).
Vientiane (VNA) –Delegates from Laos, Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam gathered inVientiane from June 27-28 for a workshop themed Mekong-Lancang forum onsustainable development of information and communication technology (ICT).

Opening the workshop on June 27,Lao Deputy Minister of Post and Telecommunication Thongsay Xanexaya affirmedthat ICT and digital technology play an important role in socio-economic developmentin every country in the context of fast growth and the digital economy.

He expressed the hope for deepenedcooperation in the framework of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation to achieve inclusiveand sustainable development in the sub-region in the ICT field, thuscontributing to the overall development of each country.

Experts and delegates fromcountries shared experience in building policies and laws on technology, theuse of ICT in their countries along with plans for fields related tosustainable development, the digital economy and digital transformation.

The Mekong-Lancang forum is aplatform for countries in the sub-region to exchange knowledge and experienceas well as promote their friendly ties. The forum this year was among a seriesof activities held by the Lao Ministry of Post and Telecommunication to reviewthe implementation of development plans to 2030, the 10-year developmentstrategy (2016-2025) and the second phase of the five-year development plan(2016-2020).-VNA
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