Vientiane, Nov. 13 -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has expressed his hope that senior Lao leaders will continue to direct relevant agencies to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses operating in Laos, particularly encouraging major Vietnamese corporations to invest and contribute to the country's socio-economic development.

During a meeting with Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on November 12, Deputy PM Phoc reported on the outcomes of his talks with Lao Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith. The two sides conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation, assessed the implementation of key joint projects, discussed ways to resolve existing difficulties, and instructed relevant minist...