Laos’ capital city of Vientiane is hosting the ASEAN Food Festival and
Goods Exhibition as part of efforts to strengthen its ties with other
capital cities of ASEAN member countries.
The 10-day event, beginning on August 18, is also intended to
introduce Laos culture and promote products made by Lao people and
businesses nationwide.
At the opening ceremony, Vientiane
’s Vice Mayor Saithong Keoduongdi said the event aims to mark the 37 th
Uprising Day of Vientiane (August 23), the 50 th anniversary of
Laos-Vietnam diplomatic ties, and 35 years of the signing of the
Laos-Vietnam Friendship and Cooperation Treaty. It also heralded the
ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), which will take place in Laos in
November.
On this occasion, an ASEAN Trade Centre, run by
President of the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Vientiane Nguyen Duy
Trung, made its debut in Vientiane.-VNA