Dong Thap province to propose twinning with Buriram province (Kingdom of Thailand)
At an online meeting with the government of Buriram province (Kingdom of Thailand) on the afternoon of November 3, Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Thien - Vice Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee emphasized the similarity in geography and natural conditions, custom, etc. and wished to form a sisterhood with Buriram province.
From the online meeting point of Dong Thap province, Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Thien is raising proposals with the Buriram provincial government
Through the twinning between the two provinces, it contributes to further strengthening the friendly and cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Thailand in general, Dong Thap province and Buriram province in particular, to realize the common goal of the program of conserving red-crowned cranes, developing organic agriculture, livelihoods, and preserving biodiversity.
Dong Thap Province is implementing the Sarus Crane Conservation and Development Project at Tram Chim National Park, period 2022 - 2032. The project aims to restore and develop Sarus Crane herds by raising and releasing the natural environment, contributing to the management and conservation of biodiversity.
Dong Thap province has recently had a working delegation in the Kingdom of Thailand, led by the Director of Tram Chim National Park, to visit and work with the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand (ZPOT), Director of the Park Mr. Nakhon Ratchasima beast. At the same time, the delegation also visited a number of locations in Buriram province to observe some local waterbirds, learn about wetland conservation and Sarus Cranes; communication and education work; local organic products; discussed with the Buriram provincial government to implement cooperation agreements in the near future and so on.
By Nguyet Anh
Translated by Giang Nguyen
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