Sixth Thai-Laos friendship bridge to complete in 2025; Laos-China railway construction steaming ahead


BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Xinhua): Thai Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob said his ministry has scheduled to complete the construction of the 6th Thai-Lao friendship bridge by 2025.

During his trip to the northeastern provinces of Amnat Charoen, Yasothon and Mukdahan provinces, Saksayam said he is in discussion with various agencies in speeding up the construction of the bridge before he can sit down with the Lao government to schedule the date of bridge's opening ceremony.

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