Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone pays official visit to Vietnam

On January 6, Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandone and his wife arrived in Hanoi, starting an official visit to Vietnam, and co-chairing the 46th meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Intergovernmental Committee from January 6-7, at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The delegation included: Ms. Vandara Siphandone, wife of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone; General Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense; Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith; Minister of Planning and Investment, Chairman of the Laos - Vietnam Cooperation Committee Khamjane Vongphosy; Minister, Head of the 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 Mines Phosay Sayasone; Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong; Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane; Minister of Information and Communications, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara; Governor of the Bank of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Bounleua Sinxayvoravong; Minister of Public Works and Transport Ngampasong Muongmany; Senior Lieutenant General Kongthong Phongvichit, Deputy Minister of Public Security; Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh.

This is the first official visit to Vietnam by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in his new position. During the visit, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will attend the official welcoming ceremony and hold talks with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. The two Prime Ministers will co-chair the 46th meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Intergovernmental Committee. Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will have meetings with Vietnamese leaders and a number of other activities in Hanoi.

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