RP President arrives in Laos

Sat, 18 Oct 1997 | Source: AFP

VIENTIANE (AFP): President Fidel Ramos arrived in Vientiane yesterday for the first ever visit by a Philippine head of state.

Ramos' two day visit is intended to boost bilateral ties and help kick start economic relations between the two which are currently minuscule.

He is also the first president from a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to visit since Laos was admitted to the regional grouping in July.

He went directly from Wattay International Airport to Ho Kham presidential palace where he was officially welcomed by his Laotian counterpart Nouhak Phoumsavanh. Later in the day Ramos will meet with Lao Prime Minister Khamtay Siphandone.

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