Lao PM to pay official visit to Vietnam from January 6-7

January 03, 2024 - 09:02 AM

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from January 6-7 at the invitation of Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh.

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (R) and Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh (Photo: VNA).

According to the Foreign Ministry’s communiqué, during the visit, the Lao PM will co-chair the 46th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee.

Source: VNA

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