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President Hu starts state visit to Laos
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-11-19 20:28
VIENTIANE -- Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the
Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, arrived here Sunday
to start a state visit to Laos.
Hu was invited by Choummaly Sayasone, general secretary of the Central
Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (PRP) and the Lao
president.
In a written statement released upon his arrival at the airport, Hu spoke
highly of the achievements made by the Lao people under the PRP's
leadership.
China and the Laos are good neighbors, friends, comrades and partners as
the two countries share mountains and waters and enjoy a deep traditional
friendship, he said.
Relations between the two parties and the two countries are witnessing a
comprehensive and in-depth development with political mutual trust,
sincere economic cooperation, and mutual support and close coordination
in international and regional affairs, the Chinese leader noted.
Hu said he is looking forward to exchanging views with Lao leaders on
bilateral relations and other issues of common concern.
The Chinese president expressed his belief that his current visit will
surely help enhance friendship, mutual trust and cooperation, and help
map out future plans to further enhance the development of the bilateral
relations and cooperation.
Hu arrived here from Vietnam where he concluded a state visit and
attended the 14th APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Economic
Leaders' Meeting from November 17 to 19 in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam.
The Laos is the second leg of Hu's four-nation tour, which will also take
him to India and Pakistan.
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