In 1949, while the position of France in Viet Nam and the continued goodwill of lawok become more important concession made. The Lao Minister to gain control over all the work of the Government, with the exception of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and defense, although almost all of the dependence of economic assistance from France this new independence, made more clear than the truth. In February 1950, Laos has formally declared an independent State, and has been recognized by the United States and the United Kingdom be like that.