Việt Nam, Laos to further expand economic, science cooperation

Lao leader Thongloun expressed his appreciation that Laos was chosen as the first country that President Thưởng visited since becoming President. He thanked Việt Nam for its support to Laos in its socio-economic recovery and development while congratulating Việt Nam on the great and comprehensive achievements in implementing the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress and the socio-economic development plan. Defence and security cooperation and economic cooperation have also been promoted. During the meeting, the two leaders affirmed that Việt Nam and Laos will improve the efficiency of cooperation in the fields of education and training, tourism, energy, clean agriculture, science, technology, health, culture, people-to-people exchange and cooperation between localities of the two countries. Also during this trip, President Thưởng met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane.