Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his entourage arrived in Ha Noi this morning, starting a two-day official visit to Viet Nam.
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Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (right) welcomes Lao Prime Minister and his Spouse at the Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi, January 6, 2024. Photo: VGP |
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone is the first foreign leader to visit Viet Nam in 2024.
He is accompanied by General Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith; Minister of Planning and Investment, Chairman of the Laos-Viet Nam Committee for Cooperation Khamjane Vongphosy; Minister-Chairman of the Lao Prime Minister's Office Alounxai Sounnalath; Minister of Industry and Trade Malaithong Kommasith; Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket; Minister of Energy and Mining Phosay Sayasone; Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong; Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane; Minister of Technology and Information; Governor of State Bank Bounleua Sinxayvoravong; Minister of Public Works and Transport Ngampasong Muongmany; Deputy Minister of Public Security Kongthong Phongvichit; and Lao Ambassador to Viet Nam Ernthavanh.
During his stay, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will hold talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, co-chair the 46thmeeting of the Viet Nam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee and meet with other senior Vietnamese leaders./.