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(KPL/VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received visiting Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara in Hanoi on May 29.
(KPL/VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong
Ha received visiting Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham
Vongdara in Hanoi on May 29.
Welcoming
agreements signed between the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
and the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications, Ha expressed his wish
that the two sides will actively promote cooperation and technology transfer so
that Vietnam and Laos can jointly implement digital and green transformation as
soon as possible.
With its
potential for renewables such as hydroelectricity, wind power and solar power,
Laos can become a centre of clean energy, he stated, adding that this is one of
the factors that determine the level of attraction for investors in the future.
Regarding
digital transformation, the Deputy PM appreciated the results that the
information and communications technology (ICT) industry of Laos has achieved,
with the active and effective support of Vietnam’s Viettel Military Industry
and Telecoms Group (Viettel).
He showed his
belief that in the coming time, Laos will form an effective ICT system helping
people benefit from the digital government and digital economy, replacing the
development model based on natural resources which are becoming exhausted. From
experiences it has in Vietnam, the Lao ministry needs to "order" the
Viettel Group to achieve bigger goals in digital transformation and digital
society promotion.
In terms of
human resources training and development, Ha asked the Lao Ministry of
Technology and Communications to identify specific needs and coordinate with
the VAST to develop a Government-level project to create a solid foundation for
cooperation and accompany Vietnam on the path of innovation.
Boviengkham
said that this visit is to promote the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
on cooperation with the VAST on forecasting and warning of natural disasters
and tsunami; research and technology training related to the fourth Industrial
Revolution; and on building a national centre for cloud computing/Big Data and
application.
According to the minister, the Lao ministry has a close cooperative
relationship with the Ministry of Information and Communications and the
Ministry of Science and Technology and other ministries of Vietnam, thus
contributing to strengthening and cultivating the great friendship, special
solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
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