Lao Deputy PM pleased with Vietnamese delegation's visit

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavath Lengsavath said he was pleased with outcomes of the visit made by a delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavath Lengsavath (R) and Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung

The Lao Deputy PM affirmed at a reception for the Vietnamese delegation in Vientiane on July 31 that Laos is grateful for Vietnam’s support, which is evidence of the close-knit relationship between the two countries.

Deputy Minister Dung, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Sub-committee, informed the host of outcomes of his working sessions with Luang Namtha and Bo Keo provincial authorities, including the hand-over of Vieng Phu Kha high school in Luang Namtha, the second school project implemented using Vietnam’s non-refundable aid worth almost VND75 billion (US$3.57 million).

On July 30-31, Dung toured several construction projects funded by Vietnam in Luang Namtha and Bo Keo provinces.

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)