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| Representatives of Hue City and Salavan Province exchange experience in Red Cross work and humanitarian activities |
Attended the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Van Manh, Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee; leaders of Hue City Red Cross Society; and a delegation from Salavan Provincial Red Cross Society led by Mr. Davan Phoungchampa, President of Salavan Provincial Red Cross Society. Representatives of Salavan Provincial Department of Foreign Affairs and affiliated units also took part in the meeting.
Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Manh welcomed the delegation to Hue for their working visit and exchange of experience. He reaffirmed that Vietnam and Laos share a great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation, nurtured over many generations by the leaders and people of both countries.
Within that close relationship, Hue City and Salavan Province have maintained strong cooperation across a wide range of fields, including humanitarian work and social welfare.
In 2023, the Red Cross societies of the two localities signed a 2023 - 2027 Cooperation Program, providing a framework for expanding exchanges of experience, strengthening staff capacity, promoting humanitarian assistance, and implementing social welfare programs suited to local conditions.
During the 2023 - 2025 period, the two organizations regularly exchanged delegations, organized training courses, and shared experience in humanitarian work, first aid, voluntary blood donation, community healthcare, resource mobilization, and disaster prevention and response. A number of livelihood support initiatives for disadvantaged residents in Salavan Province were also implemented.
In the future, both sides agreed to continue effectively implementing the 2023 - 2027 Cooperation Program, expand delegation exchanges, share experience, and further enhance the capacity of Red Cross personnel.
The two organizations will also coordinate medical examination and health consultation programs, provide free medicines and humanitarian assistance to disadvantaged people, particularly in border areas; while exploring sustainable livelihood models and strengthening cooperation in disaster prevention, emergency response, and relief operations.