Vietnamese and RoK officials exchange experience in local development. (Photo: VNA) Long An (VNA) – Chungcheongnam province of theRepublic of Korea (RoK) will make all-out efforts to help Vietnam’s southernprovince of Long An in industrial and agricultural development, an official of theRoK province said on May 29.
Vice Governor Na So-yeol led a delegation to Long Anto share Chungcheongnam-do’s local development model with the Vietnameselocality.
Dr. Lee In Bae, Chungcheongnam’s local developmentexpert, talked about the province’s experience in organising the GeumsanGinseng Festival – a famous event in the RoK that has attracted a large numberof foreigners.
He suggested that Long An apply good models andinitiatives to utilise its orchards and develop local fruits into specialties,saying the province should produce bottled juice, fruit ice cream, or cosmeticsfrom dragon fruit, as well as organise exhibitions and festivals to promote itsproducts and seek partners.
The combination of exhibitions and tourism wouldcontribute to promoting local farm produce and culture, he said.
The expert expressed his belief that Chungcheongnamcan help Long An swiftly fulfil its target of developing typical products, atboth national and international levels.
Pham Van Canh, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committeeof Long An province, said the locality hopes to welcome experts and businessesfrom Chungcheongnam to visit and operate in Long An, thus expanding exchangesand cooperation in trade and investment promotion, and enhancing informationand experience sharing in government building between the two sides. –VNA
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