MALAYSIAN PM NAJIB TO VISIT LAOS NEXT WEEK

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak
will make a two-day official visit to Laos from Wednesday, his first to the
republic since becoming the prime minister last year.

The prime minister will be accompanied by his wife Rosmah Mansor
as well as several cabinet ministers, government officials and a business
delegation.

According to a statement from Wisma Putra (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the
visit emphasises the importance which Malaysia attaches to its relationship with
the country.

The visit also illustrates Malaysia's commitment to actively engage Laos in
dialogues and discussions to broaden and deepen the existing cooperation between
both countries and pave ways to explore other potential areas for future
cooperation, it said.

High on the prime minister's agenda will be a bilateral meeting with Laos
Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh, which will take place on Wednesday in
Vientiane.


The meeting will provide an excellent opportunity for them to exchange views
and achieve closer understanding on issues of mutual interests, it said.

Both leaders will then witness the signing of several agreements and
memorandums of understanding between Malaysia and Laos.

He is also scheduled to call on Laos President Choummaly Sayasone.

Najib is expected to address the business community from both countries
during a business forum-cum-luncheon.

The prime minister will return home on Friday.

-- BERNAMA



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