Thứ Năm, 30/03/2017, 20:51 (GMT+7)
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane enhance co-operation and friendship

The visit made by a high-level delegation from Vientiane will contribute to developing the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive co-operation between Vietnam and Laos.

The delegates at the talks (Credit: VNA)
The delegates at the talks (Credit: VNA)

Deputy Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong made the remark at talks with Mayor of Vientiane Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune on March 29.

He congratulated the the Lao capital on socio-economic achievements that it has gained over the recent years and affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City always respects and makes efforts to preserve, foster and enhance the special relations with Laos, particularly Vientiane.

For his part, the Vientiane leader appreciated the assistance from Ho Chi Minh City to the Lao capital over the past years, particularly in implementing projects supporting techniques in raising beef cattle, improving the quality of human resources and providing scholarships for undergraduates.

He expressed his hope that Ho Chi Minh City would continue to help Vientiane under the co-operation agreement for 2015-2020 period and implement more programmes to share experience in attracting foreign investment.

The two sides agreed to make more efforts to realise the signed co-operation agreements as well as closely co-ordinate to organise activities marking the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries and the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Co-operation.

The two cities will increase delegation exchanges and promote co-operation in the fields of investment, trade, culture and education.

(Source: NDO)

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