Hanoi
(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 center 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 the 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 tsunamis; research and technology training related to the fourth Industrial
Revolution; and on building a national center 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 great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive
cooperation between the two countries.
Source: VNA News
June 05, 2023
