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VN to hold annual Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation Forum

VGP - The Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation (MDEC) Forum will be held annually to promote and tap the images, potentials and available resources of the region for its sustainable development.

March 28, 2010 9:15 AM GMT+7

MDEC 2010 highlights the theme: “Exploring the strength of sea and rivers for the Mekong Delta’s strong economic development”
The Vietnamese PM just made Decision 388/QĐ-TTg on the annual organization of the Forum as an activity to strengthen the multilateral cooperation and linkages between Mekong Delta cities and provinces with other partners nationwide.

The MDEC Steering Committee Meeting will also be held annually to review the implementation of proposals made by the MDEC and approved by the PM. The Committee also fixes yearly agenda, programs and activities of MDEC and other related issues.

MDEC will be operated on State budget and other financial sources.

The MDEC 2010, the 4th one, will be held in Kiên Giang Province with the theme “Exploring the strength of sea and rivers for the Mekong Delta’s strong economic development.”

 By Ngọc Vân