Laos, Singapore pledge to enhance economic, tourism links

Phankham Viphavanh inspects Singapore Armed Forces guard of honour during the welcome ceremony in Singapore. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The leaders of Laos and Singapore have agreed that there is considerable scope to deepen their collaboration, including in the field of human resource development, as well as promoting business and tourism links.

Closer collaboration in these areas was the highlight of talks when Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh paid an official visit to Singapore from Sept 27-28 at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.