VGP – State President Trương Tấn Sang on February 9 met with Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and Lao National Assembly Chairwoman Pany Yathotu during his official visit to Laos.
State President Trương Tấn Sang meets with Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Vientiane, February 9, 2012 – Photo: VNA
The Lao PM appreciated the visit of the Vietnamese delegation, describing it as an important political event to further deepen the friendly relations between Việt Nam and Laos.
Mr. 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.
At the talks with the Lao NA Chairwoman, State 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.
State President Sang also attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the headquarters of the General Federation of the Vietnamese people in Laos and the opening of a branch for the Việt Nam Joint Stock Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) in Laos. /.
