Vietnam, Laos resolved to create breakthrough in trade

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith vowed to work for a breakthrough in bilateral trade during their meeting in Hanoi on June 1.
Vietnam, Laos resolved to create breakthrough in trade ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and hisLao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith vowed to work for a breakthrough inbilateral trade during their meeting in Hanoi on June 1.

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

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

The host expressed his delight at growing bilateral ties,especially the celebrations of anniversaries important to both countries inearly 2019 such as the 70th anniversary of Traditional Day of VolunteerSoldiers in Laos, the 60th anniversary of the opening of the westernbranch of the Truong Son trail and the 65th anniversary of Dien BienPhu victory.  

He suggested that the two sides enhance the sharing ofexperience 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 carriedout in schedule and the Lao government has also offered support to Vietnameseprojects in Laos.

He thanked the Vietnamese government for assisting Laos inits national development cause via specific cooperation mechanisms. Heemphasized that infrastructure connectivity projects between the two countries areimportant to bilateral economic exchange, as well as to economic cooperation alongthe East-West Economic Corridor.-VNA
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