South of Scotland's key issues aired at convention
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The forum was held at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries
A new forum has been staged in southern Scotland to try to help tackle the "long-term challenges" facing the area.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney chaired the Convention of the South of Scotland in Dumfries.
It looked at the key issues facing Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders such as transport, population change and employment.
Mr Swinney said the convention would allow the Scottish government to "work more closely" with bodies in the area.
The meeting at Easterbrook Hall was aimed at improving links with local councils and other public agencies.
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It looked at:
Enabling sustainable economic development
Creating an effective public transport system - particularly for rural communities
Maximising education, jobs and skills opportunities
Driving population change and addressing demographic challenges
Mr Swinney said the convention provided a "unique platform" to strengthen the relationship between national and local government.
He said it was one of a "number of exciting developments" in the area - including the creation of a new enterprise agency and the Borderlands growth deal.
He added that he was looking forward to discussing ambitions for the economic future of the area.
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