The Lao Prime Minister begins his visit to Japan.
(Baonghean.vn) - On March 5th, Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong met with Emperor Akihito and held talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his four-day official visit to Japan (March 5-7).
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| Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong. (Photo: Thanh Vu/VNA) |
The visit takes place as Laos and Japan prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Laos, aiming to promote and expand political and economic ties between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said: "We are working to further upgrade the comprehensive partnership between our two countries."
Currently, the number of Japanese investors in Laos has doubled to approximately 120 compared to 2012. The visit is deeply significant as the relationship between the two countries has been elevated to a comprehensive partnership and is expected to be upgraded to a "strategic partnership." The Lao Prime Minister stated that Laos' 8% growth rate in recent years provides a basis for investors to avoid potential risks compared to some neighboring countries in the region.
During this visit, the Lao Prime Minister also attended a workshop on JETRO's activities in Laos, aimed at strengthening information gathering and support for Japanese and potential investors in Laos. Last year, the organization opened a representative office in Vientiane.
Japan pledged to strengthen relations with Laos to connect the 10 countries in the process of establishing an ASEAN Economic Community by the end of this year.
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