PM to visit Laos

 Datuk Seri Najib Razak will make a two-day official visit to Laos from Wednesday, his first to the republic since becoming the prime minister last year.The prime minister will be accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor as well as several cabinet ministers, government officials and a business delegation.

According to a statement from Wisma Putra, the visit emphasises the importance which Malaysia attaches to its relationship with the country. The visit also illustrates Malaysia's commitment to actively engage Laos in dialogues and discussions to broaden and deepen the existing co-operation between both countries and pave ways to explore other potential areas for future co-operation, it said.
High on the prime minister's agenda will be a bilateral meeting with Laos Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh, which will take place on Wednesday in Vientiane.
The meeting will provide an excellent opportunity for them to exchange views and achieve closer understanding on issues of mutual interests, it said.
Both leaders will then witness the signing of several agreements and memorandums of understanding between Malaysia and Laos.
He is also scheduled to call on Laos President Choummaly Sayasone. Najib is expected to address the business community from both countries during a business forum-cum-luncheon.
The prime minister will return home on Friday. —

Source : Bernama