Lao PM praises work on China-Laos railway construction

Laos Prime Minister Dr Thongloun Sisoulith. - The Star/ANN

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith spoke highly of China-Laos railway construction achievements when inspecting the construction of the railway's Vientiane station on Thursday.

"This is the sixth time I have come to the Laos-China railway construction sites," Prime Minister Thongloun said at a symposium held during his inspection, saying that from the very beginning, the construction of the Laos-China railway has brought positive changes in the appearance of the cities and towns, promoted social and economic development and increased the employment of the people along the railway.