(KPL) A technical meeting on cross-border collaboration between Phou Hin Poun–Hin Nam No National Park (Lao PDR) and Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park (Vietnam) was held on July 28, 2025, at Guesthouse No. 1 in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR.

The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Somsa-at Ounsida, Vice Governor of Khammouane Province, and Mr. Hoang Nam, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. Representatives from relevant departments and stakeholders from both sides were also in attendance.

The key objective of the meeting was to promote cross-border cooperation in the management and preservation of the region's protected areas, particularly Hin Nam No National Park in Laos and Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam.

Discussions focused on: Reviewing a draft framework for future cooperation between the two parks, strengthening coordination mechanisms to ensure effective joint management;

Laying the groundwork for long-term collaboration that reflects local conditions and sustainable practices and reinforcing friendly relations between Khammouane and Quang Tri provinces.

The meeting reflects a shared commitment to biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability, and enhanced regional collaboration.

Later the same day, Mr. Hoang Nam and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Vongsay Phongsavanh, Governor of Khammouane Province. The delegation also visited the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Xieng Vang Village, Nong Bok District.

At the memorial hall, the Vietnamese delegation offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, honoring his enduring legacy and monumental contributions to the Vietnamese revolution. The visit was a symbol of respect and a reaffirmation of the deep historical ties between the people of Laos and Vietnam.

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