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Vietnamese, Cambodian localities deepen cooperation

The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum and Stung Treng province of Cambodia on December 28 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of economy, culture, and health during a working session held between their leaders in Vietnamese locality.
Vietnamese, Cambodian localities deepen cooperation ảnh 1At the event. (Photo: baokontum.com.vn) 
Kon Tum (VNA) – The Central Highlands province ofKon Tum and Stung Treng province of Cambodia on December 28 signed a memorandumof understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of economy, culture, andhealth during a working session held between their leaders in Vietnamese locality.

Under the MoU, which will take effect from January next year, the two sideswill continue to strengthen political and diplomatic ties through theexchange of high-level delegations and exchange activities betweenagencies and districts of the two provinces in various forms.

They will promote education for the young generations on thetraditional friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation betweenVietnam and Cambodia in general, and between Kon Tum and Stung Treng provincesin particular.

Kon Tum will grant 10 scholarships for students from Stung Treng province tostudy at educational institutions in Kon Tum in the 2024-2029 period. Itwill create favourable conditions for investors from Stung Treng to exploreinvestment opportunities and implement projects as well as promote cooperationin the agricultural sector and trade exchange.

Stung Treng province pledged to continue to create favourable conditions for Cambodians of Vietnamese origin to integrate in the host society and stabilise their lives.

The two sides will hold a meeting every two years to evaluate theimplementation of the signed contents./.

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