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More Vietnamese, Lao villages establish twinning ties

Eight villages in Nam Giang district of the central province of Quang Nam have established twinning ties with counterparts in Dak Cheung district of Laos’ Sekong province, contributing to further tightening the special friendship and solidarity between the two countries.
Eight villages in Nam Giang district of the central province of QuangNam have established twinning ties with counterparts in Dak Cheungdistrict of Laos’ Sekong province, contributing to further tighteningthe special friendship and solidarity between the two countries.

Hundreds of local people from both districts braved heavy rain togather at the twinning ceremony held on September 18 in the Dak Ta Oocborder gate in Nam Giang.

Representatives from Sekong provincespoke highly of the support that Quang Nam province’s authorities andpeople have given to the Lao locality over the past years, such asbuilding schools and providing rice and free medical check-ups.

Local people said the establishment of twin relations not only bringsthe communities closer together but also helps with the management ofborder areas and the protection of sovereignty and security of bothsides.

In July this year, Duc Lang village in Dak Glei districtof the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum (Vietnam) was also twinnedwith Thong Kay Ooc hamlet in Sanxay district of Attapeu province(Laos).-VNA
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