Vietnam - Laos will promote road and railway connections

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone agreed to implement key projects such as Vung Ang 1, 2, 3 ports; projects connecting road and railway traffic in the east-west direction...

On the occasion of attending the ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia, on October 20, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone

DUONG JIANG

At the meeting, the two Prime Ministers conveyed greetings from the two countries' senior leaders and expressed their joy at the recent developments in the cooperative relationship between the two countries.

The leaders of the two countries also emphasized that the special Vietnam-Laos relationship is a priceless common asset of the two Parties and two peoples, a law of existence and development, a vital relationship and an important resource for the cause of protection and development in each country; actively contributing to peace , stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

In order to promote stronger and more substantial development cooperation, the two Prime Ministers reviewed and evaluated the implementation of agreements between the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.

Thereby, reviewing the results achieved, not achieved, issues that need to be promoted or lessons learned to discuss cooperation mechanisms and implementation. The two sides agreed to make efforts to implement the Vietnam - Laos Strategic Cooperation Agreement for the period 2021 - 2030, the Vietnam - Laos Bilateral Cooperation Agreement 2021 - 2023 and high-level agreements and cooperation plans signed in various fields.

Continue to increase delegation exchanges at all levels and through all channels to continuously consolidate special and strong political trust. Coordinate to ensure security, order and social safety; strengthen security and defense cooperation; strengthen coordination in preventing and combating transnational crimes, especially drug crimes.

The two countries' leaders agreed to promote the implementation of key projects such as Vung Ang 1, 2, 3 ports; projects connecting east-west road and railway traffic, etc.

DUONG JIANG

The two sides also agreed to make greater efforts to transform economic cooperation in quality; support each other in building an independent, self-reliant economy, linked with substantial, deep and effective international integration; strengthen connectivity between the two economies, and improve the quality and effectiveness of aid projects.

In particular, we are determined to focus on removing obstacles, resolving some backlogs and promoting the implementation of key projects such as Vung Ang 1, 2, 3 ports; projects connecting road and railway traffic in the east-west direction...

The two Prime Ministers believe that Nong Khang Airport (Laos), which will be put into use from May, will not only help develop tourism, economy, and people-to-people exchange, but will also be a symbol of the sustainable and friendly cooperation between the two countries that is increasingly "bearing fruit".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Laos on assuming the role of ASEAN/AIPA Chair 2024 and affirmed that Vietnam is ready to support Laos in successfully assuming this role. Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone affirmed to continue to closely coordinate and support Vietnam in regional and international issues.

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