A seminar to discuss promoting tourism, economic, and cultural exchanges between areas along the border of Vietnam and Laos was held in Ha Tinh on August 18.

Representatives of State tourism management agencies and travel agents from the two countries proposed measures to iron out snags and promote tourism cooperation in the future.

The two countries share a 2,340km border between 10 provinces in Laos and 10 in Vietnam, with seven international border gates, six main gates and 17 sub-gates, serving as gateways for mutual exchange and contributing to the economic development of western Vietnam and eastern Laos.

In recent years, the governments and local authorities of the countries have created favourable conditions to develop border tourism.

Diverse tourism resources and the beautiful landscapes along the border are well-suited for ecological, adventure and communal tourism, which have great potential to attract large numbers of visitors and be very profitable.

Chairman of the Ha Tinh provincial People’s Committee Vo Kim Cu said the province has been focusing on tourism development, especially exploiting the potential and advantages of the East-West Corridor.

Ha Tinh has cooperated effectively with its neighbours through the Cau Treo border gate, including Bolikhamxay, Kham Muon, and Xieng Khouang provinces in Laos, as well as the northeastern region of Thailand, to promote cultural exchange, solidarity and mutual understanding.

(VOV)