Illustrative photo (Source: Crossed Flag Pins) Hanoi (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister ThonglounSisoulith began his official visit to Myanmar on January 15 at the invitationof Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw.This is the first visit of a Lao leader to Myanmar since thevisit made by President Bounnhang Vorachith in August 2016.In the 2016 visit, both sides agreed to jointly manage theirfirst friendship bridge spanning the Mekong River, which was inaugurated in May2015. They were also committed to boosting bilateral engagements in ruraldevelopment, tourism, poverty alleviation, education, forestry, and animalfarming.Sharing a 230-km borderline, Laos and Myanmar established diplomaticrelations in July 1955, with both countries joining the ASEAN in 1997. They have worked to crack down on drug trafficking rings andwill expand cooperation in law-making.-VNA
Quang Ngai increases cooperation with southern Lao provinces Thamavong spoke highly of the delegation’s visit as a practical activity to carry out guidelines of their respective Politburos and governments, with the aim of strengthening and developing the special friendship and comprehensive partnership between the two countries. Mr Thanh said he was impressed by the socio-economic achievements Lao people have attained in recent years, while introducing Hai Phong’s potential for further cooperation with Lao localities, especially with Vientiane and Udomxay province. Hai Phong will help northern Lao provinces develop their human resources and share agricultural and industrial production technologies, Mr Thanh…... [read more]
The Lao PM praised the importance of the 'CLV Development Triangle' saying it directly benefits all three nations.Investment in the triangle also helps strengthen their traditional ties and friendships, he added.The three ministers praised Laos’ organisation of the conference, which they said demonstrating the special attention from the Lao PM, who attended and chaired the event.... [read more]
HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese Party and State always attach importance to friendship and co-operation with Laos, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said while receiving former Lao PM Thoongsinh Thammavong in Hà Nội yesterday. He added that Việt Nam would do it utmost to support the neighbouring country. Vietnamese localities were willing to back Lao provinces’ development, he said, citing the construction of Nong Khang international airport in Houaphan province as an example. Lauding the Lao guest’s contributions to Việt Nam-Laos ties, Phúc expressed his hope that Thammavong would continue his efforts for the development of Laos as well as…... [read more]
He made the request while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Ta Minh Chau, who paid him a courtesy visit before starting his new term of office in Vientiane on May 13. The Lao PM said that the development of the special relationship between the two neighbouring countries is in the interests of peace, independence and prosperity. “The central Government, the business community and local administrations should take initiatives to boost bilateral relations to best advantage, emphasised the Prime Minister. He expressed hope that the Vietnamese ambassador would actively contribute to developing comprehensive ties between the two countries, the Lao Prime Minister pledged…... [read more]
The meeting was themed “Our River of Peace and Sustainable Development”.Participants shared the view that after two years, MLC made important strides in building working mechanisms and implementing concrete projects. Some outstanding outcomes include implementing 130 projects, completing many “Early Harvest” projects, setting up centres for environmental, water resource and Mekong research cooperation, and establishing and operating the MLC Special Fund.In terms of future cooperation, the leaders reaffirmed the goal of building a Mekong-Lancang region of peace, stability, sustainable development and prosperity. They agreed that MLC needs to contribute more actively to the region’s socio-economic development, narrow the development gap…... [read more]
