Lao PM spells out govt’s plans for economic self-reliance

VIENTIANE: Since the Secretary General of the Party Central Committee and the President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, signed the decree recently, the government has sought to carry out its recommendations on the creation of an independent economy and self-reliance, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (pic) told the National Assembly on Friday (June 14).

The resolution defines the allocation of responsibilities to central and local government bodies with regard to development.