Vientiane: Ambassador Jones congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay on his recent appointments and thanked him for his strong support for the Laos-Australia partnership.
According to Lao News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay shared the government's priority of growing investment in the Lao PDR for economic development. He outlined his team's efforts in advancing this under the National Economic and Social Development Plan (NESDP). Ambassador Jones reaffirmed Australia's commitment to supporting the Lao PDR's economic growth and sustainable development through cooperation on trade, investment, and economic programmes under their bilateral Comprehensive Partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay welcomed Australia's commitment to supporting Laos' ambitions to grow investment opportunities in the country. He appreciated Australia's support for the conditions that underpin sustainable, high-quality investment that improves the lives and livelihoods of the Lao people. This support is facilitated through Australia's economic and social development programmes in Laos, across the Mekong region, and with ASEAN partners.
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay expressed gratitude for the cooperation with Australia as Laos sought to work with partners to address the shared regional challenge of transnational crime. Both parties recognised the importance of regional collaboration to address shared challenges.
Ambassador Jones reaffirmed Australia's enduring commitment to Laos as a trusted development, trade, and investment partner. Both sides welcomed continued cooperation to advance shared prosperity and strong bilateral relations.