Friday, 15/07/2022 16:16 (GMT+7)
The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction and the Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on construction in Hanoi on July 13.
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| Construction Minister Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Lao Minister of of Public Works and Transport Viengsavath Siphandone (Photo: VGP) |
Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Minister Nguyen Thanh Nghi said that at the 44th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee, the construction cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction and the Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport continued to be included in the agreement on cooperation plan between the Governments of the two countries.
In this MoU, the two sides will focus on cooperation on planning construction, urban planning, smart city development, infrastructure and housing.
Since August 8, 2021, the new Lao National Assembly House, a gift from the Party, State and people of Vietnam to the Party, State and people of Laos, has been handed over and put into use. The Vietnamese side has continued to support Laos in the operation and maintenance of the project. Since then, the work has ensured its quality, successfully serving Lao National Assembly sessions as well as daily activities of Lao National Assembly agencies, Party activities, and Lao President's Office.
For his part, Lao Minister Viengsavath Siphandone highly appreciated the quality of the Lao National Assembly building, and the Lao side expressed their desire to continue promoting cooperation with Vietnam in urban planning and development.
In addition, Minister Viengsavath Siphandone proposed that the two sides jointly survey and study the development of residential areas along the Truong Son mountain range, the border area between the two countries, to attract investment, develop tourism, and improve quality of life for local residents./.
Compiled by BTA