President Truong Tan Sang met with Lao Prime Minister Thongsing
Thammavong and Lao National Assembly Chairwoman Pany Yathotu on Feb. 9,
as part of his official visit to Laos .
The Lao
PM appreciated the visit of the Vietnamese delegation, describing it as
an important political event to further deepen the friendly relations
between Vietnam and Laos .
Thongsing Thammavong
expressed his hope that the two countries will cooperate
comprehensively in a range of areas and educate younger generations
about the traditional friendship and bilateral cooperation between
Vietnam and Laos .
At the talks with the Lao NA
Chairwoman, President Sang said he believes that with the great
achievements and experiences gained through 25 years of renovation, the
Lao Party, State and people will successfully implement the 9th Party
Congress’ Resolution on socio-economic development to build a
socialist nation of peace, democracy, unity and prosperity.
President Sang also attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the
construction of the headquarters of the General Federation of the
Vietnamese people in Laos .
The two-storey
building with an area of 870 square metres will be a place of exchange
for the organisation’s 30,000 members.
President
Sang also attended the opening of a branch for the Vietnam Joint Stock
Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) in Laos. /.
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