Decision No. 38/2008/QD-TTg on the approval of Protocol No. 3 of the GMS Agreement

Decision No. 38/2008/QD-TTg of the Government approving Protocol No. 3 of the GMS Agreement on frequency, volume of transport, issuance of permits, and quotas. This decision aims to facilitate the transportation of goods and people crossing borders between countries in the Mekong region.

Document No.38/2008/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byHoàng Trung Hải — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldUncategorized
Issued date13/03/2008
Effective date13/03/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 38/2008/QD-TTg of the Government approving Protocol No. 3 of the GMS Agreement on frequency, volume of transport, issuance of permits, and quotas. This decision aims to facilitate the transportation of goods and people crossing borders between countries in the Mekong region.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Transport shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies to implement the aforementioned Protocol.
  • Approve Protocol No. 3 of the GMS Agreement on frequency, volume of transport, issuance of permits, and quotas.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Facilitate the transportation of goods and people crossing borders between countries in the Mekong region.
  • Reduce administrative burdens related to transport.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What does Protocol No. 3 of the GMS Agreement stipulate?

Protocol No. 3 stipulates frequency, volume of transport, issuance of permits, and quotas.

Which ministry is responsible for implementing this Protocol?

The Ministry of Transport shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies to implement the aforementioned Protocol.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 38/2008/QĐ-TTg
Date: March 13, 2008

 

 

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the approval of Protocol No. 3 of the GMS Agreement

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   PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Law on Ratification, Accession and Implementation of International Treaties of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam dated June 14, 2005;

Considering the proposal of the Ministry of Transport at document No. 1338/BGTVT-HTQT dated March 7, 2008,

DECISION:

Article 1. Approves Protocol No. 3 "Frequency, Volume of Transportation, Issuance of Permits and Quotas," signed in Beijing (China) on March 20, 2007, of the Agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Union of Myanmar, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Facilitating the Transport of Goods and Passengers Across Borders (the GMS Agreement).

Article 2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall notify the countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and relevant agencies about the approval of the above-mentioned Protocol.

Article 3. The Ministry of Transport shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies to implement the above-mentioned Protocol.

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT
(Signed)
Hoang Trung Hai
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