At the reception, Mr. Bounthieng Khounsy on behalf of the delegation thanked the warm welcome of Ha Noi’s authority.

Briefing on Vientiane’s situation, he said that Laos’ capital has achieved many development targets in the first six months of 2018. From now to 2020, Vientiane will strive to supplement infrastructure and promote tourism investment, with three movements being implemented, including anti-negative phenomena, increasing income and fostering compassion for the capital, the country.

He affirmed that in the coming time, Vientiane will keep making efforts to create favourable conditions for the two fronts to share and exchange experiences.

For her part, Member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Secretary of the municipal party committee Ngo Thi Thanh Hang said Ha Noi wishes to further promote friendly cooperation with Vientiane, Laos’ capital city, for the purpose of the two cities` socio-economic development.

Hang stressed that leaders of the Ha Noi Party Committee always respect and appreciate the traditional relationship between the two parties, the governments and the people of the two capitals.

For many years, the two capitals have developed close and deep cooperation in many fields. The two cities maintain regular visit exchanges, share experiences, thereby improving the quality and effectiveness of the frontline work, contributing to the political tasks, Hang added.

Through the delegation's visit, the Ha Noi official expects that the two capitals’ fronts will continue to share and exchange experiences in gathering and promoting the great national unity to create a consensus, contributing to successful implementation of the two cities’ tasks. 

By Vien Nhu