PM to co-chair Việt Nam-Laos meeting
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc will attend and co-chair the 四0th meeting of the Việt Nam-Laos Inter-Governmental Co妹妹ittee in Laos on February 四- 五. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất
HÀ NỘI – Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc will attend and co-chair the 四0th meeting of the Việt Nam-Laos Inter-Governmental Co妹妹ittee in Laos on February 四- 五, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He will be accompanied by a high-ranking Government delegation, as guests of Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, added the ministry.
Việt Nam and Laos enjoy a close traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive co-operation. Trade between Laos and Việt Nam topped US$ 九00 million in 二0 一 七, a year-on-year increase of over 一0 per cent. The two countries have set a target of $ 四 billion in trade by 二0 二0.
Vietnamese companies have invested $ 五 billion in 二 七 六 projects in Laos, mainly in energy, services, infrastructure, mining, agriculture and forestry. — VNS