Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held a reception in Hanoi onDecember 19 for a delegation of the Lao Central Steering Committee onRural Development and Poverty Reduction which is on a working visit toVietnam.
The Deputy PM rejoiced at the flourishing relations and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Hesuggested Vietnam’s Steering Committee for the Northwestern region andthe Lao committee increase sharing their experience so as to effectivelyeliminate poverty, especially in disadvantaged, remote and rural areas.
Atthe meeting, the Vietnamese and Lao officials agreed on the importanceof educating the young generations on the two countries’ specialrelations, cooperating in all spheres to support each other’sdevelopment, including in eradicating poverty and building new-stylerural areas.
Earlier, the Lao delegation and officials ofVietnam’s northwestern province of Lao Cai had a meeting on December 17during which they exchanged experience in the work.-VNA