Vietnam-Laos cooperation in science-technology, innovation praised

The Lao PM highlighted the delegation’s visit as a contribution to strengthening and fostering the special friendship, solidarity and all-around cooperation between the two nations.

He noted his appreciation for the results of cooperation in the field of science and innovation between the two countries in recent times and thanked Vietnam for supporting Laos in human resources training and infrastructure development to serve its science-technology development and innovation.

The PM asked for further cooperation between Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant Lao ministries and agencies in the time ahead.

In reply, Minister Dat said that the bilateral sci-tech collaboration has seen constant development in diverse forms, better meeting the requirements for socio-economic development in each country.

From 2011-2021, Vietnam poured over US$4 million into nearly 25 joint research projects with the neighbouring nation. Vietnam also provided training for hundreds of Lao managers and dozens of researchers to improve their sci-tech research and management levels. Many Lao research organisations received Vietnamese support to improve their facilities and equipment.

On this occasion, Dat suggested the Lao PM continue to support the bilateral cooperation in the fields of science and technology, innovation, intellectual property and quality metrology in order to contribute more practically and effectively to both nations’ sustainable socio-economic development goals.
He asked Laos to offer optimal conditions and give more investment resources to scientific research, technology development and innovation activities.
He also showed his wish for the Lao PM's support for cooperation projects between his ministry and Lao agencies.