Further strengthening the bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, a special Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed to enhance cooperation in the fields of information and communication between the two nations.
The signing took place following the official state ceremony welcoming the President of Vietnam, His Excellency To Lam, who arrived in the island for a two-day official visit. This agreement was part of five cooperation MoUs signed between the two countries.
Signing of the Agreement
The agreement, established between the Ministry of Health and Media of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam, was signed by:
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Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne, Deputy Minister of Mass Media, on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka.
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Mr. Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, on behalf of Vietnam.
A New Approach to Sectoral Growth
Through this MOU, both countries expect to foster cooperation in information exchange, the sharing of communication technologies, and collaboration among professionals in the media sector. Special emphasis has been placed on exchanging experiences regarding modern communication strategies and the utilization of mass media for cultural promotion.
The event was attended by high-ranking government officials and diplomats from both nations. The Ministry expressed confidence that this new partnership will create numerous opportunities for Sri Lanka’s media and communication sectors within the Asian region.
