Vietnam, Laos resolved to create breakthrough in trade

Chủ nhật - 02/06/2019 20:56 214 0

Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith vowed to work for abreakthrough in bilateral trade during their meeting in Hanoi on June 1.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith -Photo: VNA

PM Phuc said the two countries’ governments, ministries andagencies are actively implementing agreements reached by their leaders withinitial positive results, citing examples of key infrastructure works such asVung Ang port and the Vientiane – Hanoi highway.

Vietnam is willing to share national development experiencewith Laos, he said.

The host expressed his delight at growing bilateral ties,especially the celebrations of anniversaries important to both countries inearly 2019 such as the 70th anniversary of Traditional Day ofVolunteer Soldiers in Laos, the 60th anniversary of the opening of the westernbranch of the Truong Son trail and the 65th anniversary of Dien Bien Phuvictory.

He suggested that the two sides enhance the sharing of experiencein Party building, thus improving bilateral ties in diverse areas.

Sisoulith, for his part, said the Lao government, ministries,agencies are seriously fulfilling tasks set by the two nations’ leaders, addingthat most Vietnamese-funded projects in Laos are being carried out in scheduleand the Lao government has also offered support to Vietnamese projects inLaos.

He thanked the Vietnamese government for assisting Laos inits national development cause via specific cooperation mechanisms. He emphasizedthat infrastructure connectivity projects between the two countries areimportant to bilateral economic exchange, as well as to economic cooperationalong the East-West Economic Corridor.

Source: VNA

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