PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc greets Lao counterpart on sidelines of WEF ASEAN
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on September 13 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 (WEF ASEAN).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed his Laocounterpart Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on September 13 on the sidelines ofthe World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 (WEF ASEAN).
PM Phuc spoke highly of the Lao delegation and PM Thongloun Sisoulith for theirattendance and positive contributions to the WEF ASEAN.
The two governments should work to effectively implement agreements on labour cooperation,settlement of free migration and undocumented marriage, as well as review the“One Door, One stop” programme at the Lao Bao-Densavan border gate.
At the meeting, the two leaders expressed their delight at recent developmentsin the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensivecooperation between Vietnam and Laos over the past few years.
In the first half of this year, two-way trade grew 15 percent compared to thesame time last year. A variety of Vietnamese projects received investmentlicences in Laos, while important works, such as the Lao National Assemblyhouse, and schools in Bolikhamsai and Sekong provinces met their targetedprogress.
The two leaders agreed to join hands in carrying out high-level agreements,seeking measures to remove bottlenecks, and ensuring that investment projectsare effectively carried out and meet quality requirements. They said that theywill coordinate to make careful preparations for the 41st meeting of theVietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee.
Additionally, the two leaders reached a consensus on enhancing informationexchange and collaboration at regional and international forums like the UN, ASEAN;at sub-regional cooperation mechanisms; and on strategic issues including thoseon the East Sea. The move will contribute to maintaining regional and globalpeace, stability, and development.
Thongloun Sisoulith took the occasion to thank the Vietnamese Party, Governmentand people for supporting Laos in recovering from the consequences of the damcollapse in the southern province of Attapeu in July. –VNA
The Lao Party, State and people will do their utmost, together with Vietnam, to nurture the two countries’ special solidarity and develop it to a new height for the benefit of not only local people.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) 
