Thai PM in Laos to strengthen ties

Sat, 27 May 2000, 00:00 WIB | Source: AFP

BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai Friday left
here for a three-day official visit to neighboring Laos to
strengthen ties between the two Southeast Asian nations, a
government spokesman said.

Chuan will talk with Laotian Prime Minister Somsavath
Koebounphanh about a second "friendship bridge" to be constructed
over the Mekong River, government spokesman Akapol Sorasuchart
said.

On his visit, Chuan is also set to announce Thailand will open
its market to 25 more Laotian agricultural products. Thailand
enjoys a huge trade surplus with Laos.

In addition to meeting with the prime minister, Chuan will pay
a courtesy call on Laotian President Khamtay Siphandone and will
tour Laos' old royal capital of Luang Prabang, Akapol said.

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