HCM City (VNA) – Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s CommitteeNguyen Thanh Phong gave a reception for newly-accredited Lao Consul General PhimphaKeomixay on March 28.
The city official highly valued the sound development of the traditionalfriendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the twocountries in all fields.
Vietnam is among three biggest investors in Laos with 109 projects worth morethan 4 billion USD, contributing to strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties.
Phimpha Keomixay affirmed during her term of office in Vietnam, she will furtherpromote cooperation programmes between Lao localities and HCM City, especiallyin economy, trade, education and culture.
She thanked city leaders for their continued support to Lao students who arestudying in the city.-VNA