Cassis: Support for Laos in water management and dam safety will continue
Vientiane, November 15 (Hibya) – Swiss Federal Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis discussed strengthening the partnership between the two countries during a meeting with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith. Cassis stated that Switzerland would continue supporting sustainable development in Laos as the country prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status.
Swiss Federal Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis held talks with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two countries. Cassis described the meeting as constructive.
Noting that Laos is preparing to graduate from Least Developed Country status, Cassis said Switzerland would continue supporting sustainable development. He announced that assistance would continue particularly in the areas of water management and dam safety.
Cassis stated that cooperation on the Mekong River and the new dam engineering program conducted in partnership with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) were concrete examples of the partnership between the two countries.
British News Agency
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