Lao newspapers have recently carried a number of stories on their front pages highlighting the official visit to Laos by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from April 26-27 as a significant contribution to deepening the bilateral relations for the sake of the two peoples.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) visits Laos (Photo:VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Lao newspapers have recentlycarried a number of stories on their front pages highlighting the officialvisit to Laos by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from April 26-27 asa significant contribution to deepening the bilateral relations for the sake ofthe two peoples.
The “Pasaxon” and “PathetLao” newspapers postedthe full text of the Joint Statement between Vietnam and Laos and affirmed thevisit has been successful with the signing of nine important cooperationdocuments.
Notably were the agreement between Vietnam’sMinistry of Transport and Laos’ Ministry of Public Works and Transport on thejoint management and utilization of Vung Ang port to pave the way for Laos toaccess sea routes, and another agreement between the two ministries on buildinga railway connecting Vientiane – Thakhek – Mu Gia – Tan Ap – and Vung Ang.
According to the Lao newspapers, the two PMslaunched the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2017 and agreed tohost activities in celebration of the 55th founding anniversary of diplomaticties and the 40th anniversary of signing the Vietnam – Laos Treaty of Amity andCooperation.
The Vientiane Times on April 27-28 run twostories titled “Major deals signed as Vietnam PM visits” and “Vietnamese PM’svisit spurs further cooperation”, highlighting the significant outcomes of thevisit, especially the signing of a number of agreements worth hundreds ofmillions of USD.
The PathetLao on April 28 ran a story saying thevisit of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc means to reiterate the consistent viewpoint of thetwo countries’ Parties, governments and peoples to nurture the close-knit tiesbetween Vietnam and Laos, which were founded by Presidents Ho Chi Minh, KaysonePhomvihane and Suphanouvong.
The New Vientiane newspaper on April 27 carriedan article saying Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachithhighly values the first official visit to Laos by Nguyen Xuan Phuc on hisposition as Vietnamese PM, which helped strengthen and deepen the relationsbetween the two countries’ Parties and States.
The Lao National Television also reported theoutcomes of the visit.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith have agreed to give the top priority to nurturing the bilateral traditional friendship and special solidarity.
Party and State leaders of Laos have welcomed the on-going visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc saying that it will significantly contribute to the growth of the Vietnam-Laos ties.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc paid visits to Laos’ former Party and State leader on April 27 as part of his two-day official visit to the neighbouring country.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has praised efforts made by Vietnamese investors in Laos to ensure their projects are implemented as scheduled, thus contributing to the bilateral economic ties.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 27 left the Vattay International Airport in Vientiane for Hanoi, concluding his first official visit to Laos since he took office.
The official visits by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Cambodia and Laos wrapped up successfully, contributing to boosting practical cooperation in all fields between Vietnam and the two countries.
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Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) visits Laos (Photo:VNA)
