Laos, VN transport ministers hold talks

HA NOI — Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received visiting Lao Minister of Public Works and Transport Sommad Pholsena in Ha Noi yesterday.

At the reception, Phuc applauded the visit that took place while the two countries are engaged in organising a series of activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties and 35 years since the signing of the Viet Nam-Laos Friendship and Co-operation Treaty.

He suggested that the two countries' transport  sectors strengthen co-operation and mutual consultations on bilateral and multilateral issues, especially activities to transport tourists by road and expand the East-West corridor.

For his part, Sommad Pholsena spoke highly of Vietnamese experts' assistance to Laos's transport infrastructure and development.

He suggested Viet Nam exchange professional knowledge and experience with Laos in all aspects, especially in the transport sector, as well as continue helping Laos to build its  transport development plan.

Earlier, the Lao minister held talks with Vietnamese Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang during which the two sides reviewed their transport co-operation.