Hanoi-Vientiane expressway planned for construction
The Hanoi-Vientiane Expressway is a key project in developing the East-West Economic Corridor, linking countries in the Mekong region with the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The Hanoi-Vientiane Expressway is a key project in developing the East-West Economic Corridor, linking countries in the Mekong region with the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The Vientiane People's Council views the achievements of its Hanoi counterpart as valuable experience to be put into practice.
The city’s leader expressed sincere gratitude for the solidarity and support from the Laos Government and People, following the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong—a distinguished leader of Vietnam.
Hanoi sees cultural and human development not only as goals but also as resources and drivers of development, with heritage preservation and promotion being crucial and leveraged through technology.
Hanoi will continue encouraging its enterprises to invest in Laos, particularly in agriculture, agricultural production processes, and technology transfer.
Hanoi hopes to cooperate with the Lao capital, Vientiane, in the development of craft village tourism and the creation of innovative traditional handicrafts for foreign tourists.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos is ready to coordinate and advise to ensure that the cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane becomes a model for local-level cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Hanoi is willing to support Vientiane in developing high-quality human resources.
In January-October 2023, Hanoi exported about US$95 million worth of goods to Laos.