Restoration for Sisaket Museum in progress

(KPL) The leaders of Vientiane Capital discussed a report on the restoration
to Vat Sisaket museum and it is part of the preparatory work for the
celebration of the 450th anniversary of this city, in its office on 1st
August.
The meeting was chaired by Vientiane Mayor, Dr. Sinlavong Khoutpaithoune.
Representatives from Department of Heritage, Ministry of Information and
Culture and relevant officials were at this meeting.
They heard reports on the restorative plans. This led to the representatives
to discuss fund raising and the cost of the restorative work.
Fund raising work began in February this year. Up to date the fund raisers
had raised about 550 million kip, US$ 2,033, 31,650 baht, 100 hongkong
dollar and five euro.
Joint Press Communique on the occasion of the visit of His Highness Sheikh
Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, to the
Lao People's Democratic Republic from 5-6 August, 2008
Upon the kind invitation of H.E Bouasone Bouphavanh, Prime Minister of the
Lao People's Democratic Republic, and within the frame of friendship and
co-operation between the State of Kuwait and the Lao People's Democratic
Republic, and the desire to develop and promote those relations, His
Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of
Kuwait, paid an official visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic from
5 to 6 of August 2008, heading a high level delegation.
His highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah and the accompanying
delegation paid a Courtesy Call on H.E Choummaly Sayasone, President of the
Lao People's Democratic Republic. The Call was held in an atmosphere of
friendship and Cordiality.
The Lao People's Democratic Republic gave a special importance to the visit
of H.H the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, emphasizing that it
represented a valuable opportunity to revitalize the efforts to strengthen
co-operation between the two countries.
During the visit, formal discussion were held between the two countries, in
which H.H Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah, presided the Kuwait
side, while the Lao side was presided by H.E Bouasone Bouphavanh, Prime
Minister of Lao PDR. The two sides the reviewed all aspects of bilateral
relations between both countries and expressed their satisfaction with the
development of those relations, affirming their determination and full
willingness to promote them for the common interests of both friendly
peoples and nations. The two sides shared the views on the overall issues of
common interest for both countries, and on the necessity to activate them in
a way that serves the interest and prosperity of their peoples. In the field
of discussing the development and growth of economic relations, the two
countries agreed to open new horizons for co-operation between them that
would increase the investments and promote commercial exchange. The two
countries signed several agreements in this regard that would strengthen the
friendly relations between them.
The two sides discussed ways to promote co-operation in all fields,
especially economic ones, and indicated that it is in their common interest
to establish multileveled economic relations.
The State of Kuwait presented its visions concerning the acceleration of the
development process in light of the active economic movement witnesses in
the region, which presents an opportunity for friends to work and
participate in the developmental activities. The Kuwaiti side affirmed that
Kuwait has developed rules and regulations that would give advantages to
foreign investment, and amend the existing taxation laws to a status that
would greatly assist the participation of the foreign investor.
The two sides shared the view that the stability of the world oil market is
a cornerstone for the growth of world economy. In this regard, the Lao
People's Democratic Republic expressed its appreciation for the significant
role of Kuwait to secure continued oil supplies.
The two sides also agreed on the importance of co-operation in the
development of gas and oil sector to strengthen bilateral relations between
both countries.
The Lao People's Democratic Republic expressed the appreciation of its
government and people for the State of Kuwait's kind gesture represented by
the assistance received through the Kuwaiti Fund for Economic Development
project in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Within the context of discussing international political issues, the two
sides shared the views concerning the current situation.
The two sides expressed their satisfaction with the construction spirit of
co-operation that prevailed over their discussions, which reflected the
close relations binding the two friendly nations, stressing at the same time
the importance of continuing such meetings.
H.H Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State
of Kuwait, convey a formal invitation from H.H Emir of Koweit to H.E Mr.
Choummaly Sayasone, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and
extended a formal invitation to H.E Bouasone Bouphavanh, Prime Minister of
Lao PDR, to visit the state of Kuwait.
The Lao side expressed thanks and accepted the invitation and will inform
the date of visits through diplomatic channel.