Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Laos Bounpone Bouttanavong paid a working trip to the central coastal city of Da Nang on August 21, as part of his Vietnam visit from August 19 – 24.
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Laos Bounpone Bouttanavong (L) and Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Truong Quang Nghia (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Laos Bounpone Bouttanavongpaid a working trip to the central coastal city of Da Nang on August 21, aspart of his Vietnam visit from August 19 – 24.
At a receptionfor the Lao guest, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Truong QuangNghia made known the city’s socio-economic performance, its policies fortourism, high-tech agriculture and health services.
He said Da Nanghas so far signed cooperation agreements with five Lao localities, and offeredan aid of nearly 100 billion VND (4.34 million USD) to them.
The hostexpressed his wish that leaders of the Lao legislature would continue helpingfirms and localities foster ties with Da Nang counterparts, contributing toeach side’s socio-economic development.
Bouttanavong,for his part, wished that Da Nang and Lao localities would enhance cooperation,especially in tourism.
The Lao NAalways offers favourable conditions to enterprises and localities that holdpartnerships with Da Nang, he said.
He hoped that DaNang will provide further assistance for Lao businesses.
On August 22,the Lao delegation will make fact-finding trips to Da Nang Hi-Tech Park and HoaKhanh industrial zone.-VNA
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Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Laos Bounpone Bouttanavong (L) and Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Truong Quang Nghia (Photo: VNA) 
