Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Yathotu (Middle, front row) in Son La (Source: VNA)Son La (VNA) – Chairwoman of the LaoNational Assembly Pany Yathotu was warmly welcomed on July 4 in the northernmountainous province of Son La, a selected venue for a range of major eventsmarking the 2017 Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year.
Following the welcome ceremony, Yathotu had a working session with provincialleaders, where she heard Son La’s socio-economic development in 2016 and thefirst six months of this year reported by Secretary of the provincial PartyCommittee Hoang Van Chat.
In 2016, the locality’s economy grew at 9.2percent, contributing more than 4 trillion VND (176 million USD) to the Statebudget, Chat said, adding that the local economic growth rate reached 5.15percent during the first half of this year.
Sharing a 250km border line with Laos, Son Lainked documents on comprehensive cooperation with eight northern Lao provincesof Houaphan, Luang Prabang, Bo Keo, Udomsay, Luang Namtha, Phongsaly,Saynhabuly and Xieng Khouang, he said.
Chat noted that Son La and the Lao localitieshave maintained the exchange of delegations, information and experience,contributing to enhancing cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
At the same time, the two sides encouragedpeople residing near the common border to follow the Vietnam-Laos Agreement onNational Border Regulations, he said.
According to the provincial leader, in2016, Son La provided the Lao provinces with 26.1 billion VND (1.14 millionUSD) to help them construct a number of essential facilities.
Son La now accommodates 1,100 Lao students andhas helped train 40 Lao officials, he said.
Yathotou spoke highly of Son La’s socio-economicachievements, saying activities marking the 2017 Vietnam-Laos Solidarity andFriendship Year in the locality are significant, demonstrating the traditionalfriendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the twocountries and between Son La and the Lao northern provinces in particular.
The Lao chief legislator noted her wish that SonLa and the Lao localities will continue their mutual support across fields.
Later on the day, the provincial Party Committeehosted a banquet for the Lao Na Chairwoman and her entourage.
Earlier, the Lao delegation paid floral tributeto President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi. -VNA
Following the welcome ceremony, Yathotu had a working session with provincialleaders, where she heard Son La’s socio-economic development in 2016 and thefirst six months of this year reported by Secretary of the provincial PartyCommittee Hoang Van Chat.
In 2016, the locality’s economy grew at 9.2percent, contributing more than 4 trillion VND (176 million USD) to the Statebudget, Chat said, adding that the local economic growth rate reached 5.15percent during the first half of this year.
Sharing a 250km border line with Laos, Son Lainked documents on comprehensive cooperation with eight northern Lao provincesof Houaphan, Luang Prabang, Bo Keo, Udomsay, Luang Namtha, Phongsaly,Saynhabuly and Xieng Khouang, he said.
Chat noted that Son La and the Lao localitieshave maintained the exchange of delegations, information and experience,contributing to enhancing cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
At the same time, the two sides encouragedpeople residing near the common border to follow the Vietnam-Laos Agreement onNational Border Regulations, he said.
According to the provincial leader, in2016, Son La provided the Lao provinces with 26.1 billion VND (1.14 millionUSD) to help them construct a number of essential facilities.
Son La now accommodates 1,100 Lao students andhas helped train 40 Lao officials, he said.
Yathotou spoke highly of Son La’s socio-economicachievements, saying activities marking the 2017 Vietnam-Laos Solidarity andFriendship Year in the locality are significant, demonstrating the traditionalfriendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the twocountries and between Son La and the Lao northern provinces in particular.
The Lao chief legislator noted her wish that SonLa and the Lao localities will continue their mutual support across fields.
Later on the day, the provincial Party Committeehosted a banquet for the Lao Na Chairwoman and her entourage.
Earlier, the Lao delegation paid floral tributeto President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi. -VNA
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