Vietnam, Laos enhance ties in energy, mining

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang held talks with Lao Minister of Energy and Mining Soulivong Dalavong in Vientiane on March 14.

The two sides expressed their satisfaction at the Vietnamese enterprises’ investment in energy and mining projects in Laos.

This year, the two sides will continue their cooperation in line with an agreement signed between the two Governments in 2006.

The Electricity of Vietnam cooperation (EVN) and its Lao counterpart will join hands to provide power for border provinces.

Vietnam will also help train Laos’ officials working in the energy and mining sectors.

VNA/VOVNews

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