The same day, Secretary of the provincial PartyCommittee Bui Van Tinh hosted a reception for the Lao guests during which thetwo sides briefed each other on their socio-economic development in 2016.
Houaphan province recorded a moderate growth and has potential in hydroelectricpower, mining and animal husbandry. Meanwhile,Hoa Binh boasts strengths in agro-fishery-forestry, construction materials andeco-tourism, with an economic growth of 7.62 percent last year.
The localities agreed to foster theirfriendship and collaboration based on mutual respect and equality in line withthe laws and policies of both countries.
They will step up relations in the fields ofeducation, health, trade, investment, agriculture and tourism.
During the visit, the Lao delegation visited a historical relic site where thepreparatory meeting for the second Congress of the Lao People’s RevolutionaryParty took place.-VNA