Lam Dong and Tuyen Quang Uphold the Tradition of Solidarity and Strengthen Development Cooperation
Building on their longstanding twinning relationship, Lam Dong and Tuyen Quang agreed to strengthen cooperation, leverage their respective strengths and translate cooperation agreements into concrete action.
On October 31, the Standing Committees of the Lam Dong and Tuyen Quang Provincial Party Committees held a conference in Lam Dong to discuss socio-economic development in the two provinces and sign a cooperation agreement for the 2026–2030 period.
Representing Lam Dong Province at the conference were Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies; Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Dang Hong Sy, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Luu Van Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; and Pham Thi Phuc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee.
Representing Tuyen Quang Province were Hau A Lenh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the delegation; Nguyen Van Son, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; and Phan Huy Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee. Also attending were members of the Provincial Party Standing Committees and leaders of departments and agencies of the two provinces.
Continuing the Tradition, Expanding Cooperation
Delivering the welcome remarks, Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam expressed his delight at welcoming the Tuyen Quang delegation to Lam Dong to strengthen cooperation between the two localities.
Reviewing the history of their twinning relationship, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee emphasized that the ties between the two provinces date back to the North-South twinning movement when Vietnam was still divided. On April 3, 1960, Tuyen Quang Province and the former Binh Thuan Province held a twinning ceremony; in September 1960, the former Ha Giang Province and Lam Dong Province also held a twinning ceremony. Over more than six decades, these relationships have become a historical foundation and a cherished bond, forming the basis of the ties between today's Lam Dong and Tuyen Quang provinces.
The Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee praised Tuyen Quang's achievements in stabilizing its administrative structure, developing the economy, investing in infrastructure, improving people's living standards and maintaining national defense and security. He also expressed sincere gratitude for the timely assistance and support provided by the Party Committee, authorities and people of Tuyen Quang Province to Lam Dong, especially in addressing the aftermath of natural disasters, demonstrating the close bond and sense of responsibility shared by the two localities.
According to Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, following the merger, both provinces have expanded development space and greater potential for cooperation. Tuyen Quang's advantages in border trade and connectivity with northern markets and China can complement Lam Dong's strengths in agriculture, the processing industry, the marine economy and tourism.
The two provinces need to capitalize on these advantages to expand cooperation, develop integrated production, distribution and marketing chains, and promote tourism development. He expressed his desire that the cooperation agreement for the 2026–2030 period would be implemented through specific programs, tasks and projects, bringing practical benefits to people and businesses, thereby continuing to foster solidarity and marking the beginning of a new phase of cooperation.
Building on the foundation of traditional relations, Lam Dong hopes the two sides will discuss and agree on holding a twinning ceremony between the two provinces in Tuyen Quang following their merger.
Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Lam Dong Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies
At the conference, the two provinces exchanged views on their socio-economic development and the results of cooperation over the past period. Following the merger, Lam Dong Province, formed from the three former provinces of Lam Dong, Binh Thuan and Dak Nong, covers an area of more than 24,230 square kilometers, with a population of nearly 3.9 million people and 124 commune-level administrative units. Its development space connects the highlands with the coastal region, featuring a land border with Cambodia and a coastline facing the East Sea, creating favorable conditions for diversified economic development, trade expansion and regional connectivity.
Tuyen Quang Province, formed from the two former provinces of Tuyen Quang and Ha Giang, covers an area of nearly 13,800 square kilometers, with a population of nearly 1.9 million people and 124 commune-level administrative units. With a land border with China and a system of border gates, the province enjoys advantages in developing the border economy and logistics and facilitating access to import and export markets.
The two localities share many similarities as they both possess mountainous terrain, forest resources, diverse cultural identities and UNESCO-recognized heritage sites. The Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in Tuyen Quang, alongside the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark and the Central Highlands Gong Cultural Space in Lam Dong, provides a foundation for cooperation in heritage preservation and the development of distinctive tourism products.
The distinct strengths of the two provinces also create opportunities for complementary development. In particular, the system of border gates and warehousing facilities in Tuyen Quang, especially the Thanh Thuy International Border Gate, opens up opportunities for the distribution and export of Lam Dong's key agricultural products, such as dragon fruit and durian, to the Chinese market.
In the first nine months of 2026, Lam Dong's GRDP grew by 8.51%, while Tuyen Quang's growth rate was estimated at 8.04%. Both localities have focused on developing infrastructure, implementing key projects, attracting investment and making use of resources in their expanded development areas.
Past cooperation has yielded concrete results. In 2025, a trade promotion conference in Tuyen Quang saw the participation of 17 businesses and cooperatives from Lam Dong and 30 from Tuyen Quang, resulting in the signing of five memoranda of understanding on product distribution and sales. The two provinces have also maintained cultural exchanges, tourism promotion, exchanges of experience in state management, coordination in ensuring security and order, and mutual support in addressing the aftermath of natural disasters.
Turning Cooperation into Concrete Action
Speaking at the conference, Ho Van Muoi, Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, emphasized that following the merger, Lam Dong Province has significant potential in terms of climate, mineral resources, hydropower, high-tech agriculture and tourism. However, the province still has about 70 communes classified as disadvantaged or extremely disadvantaged; the terrain is rugged, and transport infrastructure remains inadequate. The similarities between Lam Dong and Tuyen Quang highlight the need for greater sharing of experience and mutual support during the development process.
He proposed that the agreed-upon areas of cooperation be translated into specific programs and plans for implementation from 2027, ensuring practicality and tangible results. In the industrial sector, Lam Dong stands ready to share its development experience.
Lam Dong boasts a wide range of agricultural products, including vegetables, root crops, fruit and durian from the former Dak Nong Province, as well as dragon fruit from the former Binh Thuan Province, while Tuyen Quang has advantages in border gate infrastructure and export activities. On that basis, Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Ho Van Muoi suggested exploring trade links and encouraging Tuyen Quang businesses to establish agricultural product purchasing, distribution and export hubs at border gates, while sharing experiences in border gate management and operation.
In the tourism sector, alongside promoting and connecting destinations, Lam Dong hopes to learn from Tuyen Quang's experience in developing community-based tourism. Lam Dong Province has considerable potential for community-based tourism, but this sector has yet to develop in line with that potential. Exchanging experiences and selecting suitable models will help strengthen connectivity and diversify local tourism products.
Having reached agreement on various areas of cooperation, the Lam Dong and Tuyen Quang Provincial People's Committees signed a cooperation agreement for the 2026–2030 period in the presence of the Standing Committees of the two Provincial Party Committees. The agreement focuses on infrastructure development, border gates and logistics; industry, trade and agriculture; culture, sports and tourism; education and human resource training; science, technology, innovation and digital transformation; ethnic and religious affairs; healthcare; and public security and order.
Speaking at the conference, Tuyen Quang Provincial Party Secretary Hau A Lenh expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality extended by the Party Committee, authorities and people of Lam Dong Province. He also expressed strong agreement with the views shared by Lam Dong's leaders at the conference.
The Tuyen Quang Provincial Party Secretary stated that cooperation between the two localities should be reviewed and assessed based on the results achieved so far. This would help identify practical areas of cooperation, draw lessons from past experience and explore new areas with the potential for breakthroughs. The two provinces should continue to build on their achievements in the new term, strengthening connectivity and cooperation in line with changing circumstances and development needs.
Praising the potential, advantages and development achievements of Lam Dong Province, Secretary of the Tuyen Quang Provincial Party Committee Hau A Lenh expressed his confidence that the province would continue to make effective use of its potential and development opportunities, gradually becoming a regional growth hub. At the same time, he affirmed that Tuyen Quang stands ready to work with Lam Dong to turn their cooperation agreements into concrete, effective initiatives in the new context.