Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Minister and Head of the Lao Prime Minister Office Phet Phomphiphak

At a reception for Phet Phomphiphak, Minister and Head of the Lao Prime Minister Office, in Hanoi on Friday, Mr. Phuc praised Laos’ recent socio-economic achievements and agreed with the guest’s proposal that Vietnam share its socio-economic development management experience with Laos.

The Lao Minister extended deep condolences of the Lao Party, State, and people to Vietnam over the passing of former Party chief Do Muoi. Informing PM Phuc of Laos’ socio-economic performance, the guest said the Lao government wants Vietnam’s continued cooperation and sharing of experience in macro-economic management, including sending competent experts to work with their Lao counterparts.