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Lao NA committee for ethnic affairs delegation visits Nghe An

A delegation from the Lao National Assembly Committee for Ethnic Affairs led by its Chairwoman Buaphoune Likhaida visited the central province of Nghe An on March 7.
Lao NA committee for ethnic affairs delegation visits Nghe An ảnh 1Leaders of Nghe An People's Council present a gift to Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Committee for Ethnic Affairs Buaphoune Likhaida (second, right) (Photo: VNA)

Nghe An (VNA)– A delegation from the Lao National Assembly Committee for Ethnic Affairs ledby its Chairwoman BuaphouneLikhaida visited the central province ofNghe An on March 7.

Receiving thedelegation, leaders of the province said that Nghe An has maintained anddeveloped the relations with localities of Laos such as Xieng Khouang,Bolikhamxay, Houaphanh, Savannakhet, Khamouane, Vientiane and Xaysomboun.

So far, more than 90Nghe An companies have invested in Laos with total capital of 200 million USD. Besides,many residential areas along the border with Laos have established twinningrelations with Lao counterparts.

Leaders of Nghe Anshowed belief that the partnership between Vietnam and Laos as well as Nghe Anand Lao localities in particular, will be fostered and expanded.

For her part, Buaphoune Likhaida lauded Nghe An’s efforts in strengthening thetraditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperationbetween the two countries as well as between Nghe An and Laos’ borderlocalities.

She said she hope Nghe An will continuemaintaining and developing all-round ties with Lao provinces.

At the meeting, officials from theprovincial People’s Council introduced to the guests the council’s organisationand function, the socio-economic situation of Nghe An and Nghe An’s ethnicpolicies.

During their stay, the Lao delegationwill visit Kim Lien historical relic site in the home village of President HoChi Minh in Nam Dan district, and tour a number of areas with ethnic minoritygroups.-VNA
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