Lao and Vietnamese products are on display and sale at over 320 booths at the Lao-Viet Expo 2017, aiming to promote trade and investment in the two countries.

The Expo is being held at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Lao-ITECC) in Vientiane Capital from Jun 29-Jul 3.

The Lao-Viet Expo is one of the activities marking the special solidarity between the two countries of Laos and Vietnam in preparation to celebrate the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (Sep 5, 1962-2017) and the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Friendship and Cooperation Treaty (Jul 18, 1977-2017), Khemmany Pholsena, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, said at opening ceremony.

Additionally, the two ministries have also opened a website for trading between the two countries: www.vietlaotrade.com.

Ms Khemmany said that the Expo also aims to promote bilateral trade, cooperation and investment between Laos and Vietnam and is an opportunity for business operators in both countries to negotiate future trade cooperation, share business information on trade, investment and enterprises, and promote the existing cooperation on economy and trade between the public and private sectors of the two countries.

The Expo will also showcase the unique culture of Laos and Vietnam. This year, there are 320 booths, of which 120 are from Vietnam and 200 from Laos.

This year, there is a variety of products at the event, including electricity, construction materials, handicrafts, processed foods, consumer goods, agro-forestry products, furniture, ODOP and other products.

The expo will also host a special meeting between Laos and Vietnam, a Lao and Vietnamese art performance, a singing contest and a free health check.

Source:
courtesy of KPL NEWS AGENCY

by Malayluck Sipaphay

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