VIENTIANE, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from the governments and businesses of Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam gathered in southern Laos' Sekong province on Friday to strengthen economic cooperation, improve trade and international cargo transport, and enhance the region's competitiveness both regionally and globally.
They gathered for a forum on Trade, Investment, and Tourism Promotion Strengthening Cooperation in the East-West Corridor, Lao Economic Daily reported on Friday.
In his speech, Governor of Sekong province Leklai Sivilay emphasized the seminar's significance in strengthening the potential and capabilities of southern Lao provinces alongside their Thai and Vietnamese counterparts.
He highlighted the event's role in encouraging businesses from Thailand and Vietnam to explore investment and partnership opportunities in Laos.
The forum also facilitated knowledge exchange on socio-economic development and investment prospects, forming the basis for future collaborative trade, investment, and tourism initiatives.
It also opens new opportunities for manufacturers and entrepreneurs to access markets, contributing to local socio-economic development, boosting tourism, creating jobs, generating income, and supporting sustainable growth. ■
