Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane (third from right) and other party and state leaders stand at attention as the national anthem is played during the opening of the National Assembly on Nov 1, 2021. - VT
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Addressing the opening of the National Assembly on Monday (Nov 1), Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh told members that Laos needs to consider the steps to take to reopen the country, including the start of services on the Laos-China railway.
The NA’s 9th legislature began its second ordinary session with a debate on ways to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak and revitalise the economy, which has been severely impacted by the pandemic.
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