Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the
Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, arrived in
Vientiane yesterday 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
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 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, Hu
noted.
Hu said he is looking forward to exchanging views with Lao
leaders on bilateral relations and other issues of common
concern.
Hu 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.
Laos is the second leg of Hu's four-nation tour, which will also
take him to India and Pakistan.
(Xinhua News Agency November 20, 2006)
