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Vietnam, Laos forge stronger cooperation in power, mining

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Lao Minister of Energy and Mine Khammany Inthirath in Hanoi on April 4 before he left for the third Mekong third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Cambodia.
Vietnam, Laos forge stronger cooperation in power, mining ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Lao Minister of Energy and Mine Khammany Inthirath (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted areception for Lao Minister of Energy and Mine Khammany Inthirath in Hanoi onApril 4 before he left for the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summitin Cambodia.

The Vietnamese Government leader lauded the Lao official’s visit, whichis taking place right after the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-LaosInter-Governmental Committee to realise the outcomes of the meeting in the areaof energy.

He extended his greetings to the Lao delegation on the occasion of theBunpimay, the traditional New Year of Laos.

The PM thanked the Lao Government for supporting Vietnamese investors inimplementing hydropower and mining projects in Laos.

For his part, Khammany Inthirath briefed the host on the results of hisworking session with the Electricity of Vietnam and the National Oil and GasGroup on measures to carry out agreements between the two governments ondeveloping hydropower projects in Laos as well as power transmission lines and powerpurchasing deals between the two countries.

He said that the two sides have reached agreements on methods of transmittingand selling electricity from Laos to Vietnam. He also said he will work withrepresentatives of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade on the details ofeach projects and power prices on April 4 afternoon.

In the field of mining and minerals, the Lao side will coordinate with anumber of Vietnamese investors to implement some projects in Laos, said theminister, affirming that Laos is ready to create optimal conditions for thework.

PM Phuc underscored that cooperation between the Vietnamese and Laoeconomies is essential to promote strengths of both sides.

He proposed that the Lao side give more favourable conditions forVietnamese investors to implement their projects with high efficiency andenvironmental protection ensured. - VNA
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