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

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith.

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

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

He suggested that the two sides enhance the sharing of experience in 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, adding that most Vietnamese-funded projects in Laos are being carried out in schedule and the Lao government has also offered support to Vietnamese projects in Laos.

He thanked the Vietnamese government for assisting Laos in its national development cause via specific cooperation mechanisms. He emphasized that infrastructure connectivity projects between the two countries are important to bilateral economic exchange, as well as to economic cooperation along the East-West Economic Corridor.

More than 1,000 artists to partake in Vietnam - Laos cultural exchange

The culture, sports and tourism festival between ethnic minority groups in Vietnam - Laos border areas is scheduled to take place in A Luoi district, Thua Thien - Hue province, on May 17-19.

 

Official hosts Buddhism delegations from China, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand

Head of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Vu Chien Thang on May 12 received delegates from China, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand who are in Vietnam to attend the United Nations Day of Vesak 2019 at the Tam Chuc Buddhism Culture Centre in the northern province of Ha Nam.

 

New tours linking Thanh Hoa, Laos’s Houaphanh launched

Authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa on March 15 launched several new tours linking the province and neighbouring Houaphanh province in Laos.

 

Vietnam-Laos joint venture support Lao students

The Lanexang Assurance Public Company (LAP), a joint venture between the Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Insurance JS Corporation and the Laos Development Bank, recently launched a programme to support Lao students in Sangthong district of the country’s capital Vientiane. 

 

Vietnam - Laos' special solidarity

 

 

Source: VNA