Laos PM calls for stronger agriculture, tourism development in Vientiane province

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his delegation visit a cattle farm in Vientiane province on July 22. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The Prime Minister has encouraged local authorities in Vientiane province to do more to develop agricultural production and tourism.

During a visit by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his delegation to the province on July 22, he advised the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to partner with the Ministry of Energy and Mines and provincial authorities to survey irrigation systems and electricity supply.