Nam Dich - Huoi Hia border crossing opens in Dien Dien
Dien
Bien (VNA) – Leaders of the northern Dien Bien province of Vietnam and Phongsaly province of Laos announced the opening of Nam Dich - Huoi Hia border crossing at an inauguration ceremony in Nam Dich hamlet in Cha Nua commune of Dien Bien's Nam Po district on May
15.
Speaking at the event, Vice
Chairman of the Dien Bien provincial People's Committee Pham Duc Toan affirmed that the
opening of the border crossing holds significant economic and political
importance. It opened up new potential in economic, commercial, political, and
cultural ties between the two provinces while laying a foundation for the
registration and control of border entry and exit in accordance with legal
regulations of both countries.
Deputy Governor of
Phongsaly province Khamlek Chayesan, for his part, said the inauguration of the border crossing was an
important milestone to further strengthen the great friendship and special
solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, encouraging residents in border areas to
exchange goods and production experience, thereby improving their lives.
Agreeing
with the proposal of Dien Bien’s leader regarding the upgrade of the road from Muong May district
to the Nam Dich – Huoi Hia border crossing, Chayesan wished the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, and
between Dien Bien and Phongsaly would be sustainable forever.
On the occasion,
the two provinces chose One Commune, One Product items to display at the
event./.