(VOVworld) - A municipal official of Ho Chi Minh City has spoken highly of relations between the city and and Savannakhet province in Laos, saying the two have great potential for promoting cooperation in all fields.

Secretary of the HCM City Party’s Committee Le Thanh Hai and Savannakhet Governor Souphanh Keomixay committed to working closer in many fields.

While meeting with Savannakhet Governor Souphanh Keomixay on Saturday, Secretary of the HCM City Party’s Committee Le Thanh Hai praised the great socio-economic achievements Laos has made in recent years and affirmed that the Savannakhet delegation's visit to Vietnam will help tighten bilateral ties between the two localities. He proposed that both sides develop specific cooperative programs in economics, education, culture, and people-to-people diplomacy. They should also create the best conditions for businesses from both countries to meet and seek opportunities for cooperation.

Governor Keomixay briefed his host on Savannakhet's socio-economic situation and advantages, saying Savanakhet is willing to welcome Vietnamese investors. He also expressed hope that HCM City will continue to assist his province in training and education.