PM, Laos DPM meeting
In a meeting yesterday with the Lao Deputy Prime Minister, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said Viet Nam and Laos should continue to prioritise economic, trade and investment ties.
The two leaders spoke highly of the outcome of the foreign ministers' meeting on Tuesday, saying that both countries should work closely together to prepare for a meeting between the two Politburos and follow it up with a government meeting to execute the action plans reached.
The Vietnamese Government was encouraging domestic firms to expand their operations in Laos, the PM said, adding that Viet Nam also welcomed businesses from Laos.
PM Dung also said the two countries should work together at the 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings to be held in Malaysia, as well as for a united and prosperous ASEAN Community.
Viet Nam would support Laos in its role as ASEAN Chair, the PM said.
The Lao Deputy PM committed to deepen his country's special ties with Viet Nam, including clearing obstacles blocking economic collaboration.
He also hoped that Viet Nam would continue to assist Laos by sharing its development experience. — VNS