“Laos and Vietnam have taken a further step in deepening their strategic partnership, with a new agreement set to expand collaboration in education, healthcare, trade, and investment between four southern Lao provinces and Vietnam’s Gia Lai province.”
“A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Gia Lai province on March 29, strengthens the links between the Lao provinces of Champasak, Salavan, Xekong and Attapeu and Gia Lai province in the south of Vietnam, aiming to strengthen sub-national cooperation and unlock shared development potential.”
“In education, Gia Lai province will provide full scholarships for Lao citizens in Attapeu, offering 20 placements annually from the 2026-2027 academic year through to 2030-2031, totalling 100 scholarships for study in master’s, bachelor, and higher diploma programmes.”
“In the area of industry and trade, Gia Lai authorities will facilitate the transport of goods produced by businesses in Attapeu — and Laos more broadly — to ports and airports within the province, improving access to wider markets.”
“Enhanced cooperation in foreign affairs will include reciprocal visits by Lao and Vietnamese delegations to strengthen mutual understanding, while collaboration in security will focus on maintaining social order and a peaceful environment conducive to development.”