Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh meets Mayor of Vientiane, Laos, Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, (L) on October 12th, 2018, in Hanoi.

The Deputy PM praised the special relations between Vietnam and Laos and the growing cooperation between the two countries’ localities, particularly that of Hanoi and Vientiane. He hoped that the two cities will continue working closely, exchanging information and experience, and supporting each other in all fields. He suggested Vientiane bolster effective and practical cooperation with other cities and provinces in Vietnam to further consolidate the friendship and solidarity between the two nations and peoples.

The Lao Mayor said he looks forward to continued support from the Government of Vietnam for Vientiane to expand cooperation with Hanoi as well as other Vietnamese localities.