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Indochinese countries talk of trade-tourism expansion in Development Triangle

VGP - The 3rd conference on investment-trade and tourism promotion in the Development Triangle of Việt Nam-Laos-Cambodia was held in Champasak Province, Laos, on September 22.

September 23, 2008 4:11 PM GMT+7

The movement of commodities from Laos through the Bờ Y border gate in Việt Nam’s Kon Tum Province will be more convenient –Illustration photo

At the trilateral conference, the participants briefed each other their respective policies, investment environment, current legal framework, advantageous and investment incentives. They also discussed orientations for future cooperation.

Since the 2nd conference held in February 2008 in Cambodia’s Sihanouk Ville, the three countries have proactively accelerated the development of the Triangle. At present, the three countries' leaders are figuring out reasonable policies and regimes which will facilitate the travel and circulation of passengers and commodities as well as encourage investment and trade in the Development Triangle.

All delegates were unanimous in the necessary to create more favorable conditions for the area, especially tourism should be regarded as a key industry to enrich local budgets and fight against poverty.

Founded in 2004 by three PMs, the Development Triangle consists of ten border provinces: Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Đăk Lăk, Đăk Nông of Việt Nam; Attapu, Xekong, Salavan of Laos, and Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri of Cambodia.
The area is rich in hydroelectric power, minerals, industrial crops, and tourism.
The Governments of three countries hope that the Development Triangle will help local people improve their livelihood.