Amidst the joyous atmosphere of the Lao people celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR, the Russian government officially announced the good news by confirming the consideration of connecting the freight and passenger railway from Vladivostok, Russia, through the People’s Republic of China to the Lao PDR.
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This project is considered an important step in upgrading Laos’ “Land-Linked” strategy to a continental level. The announcement is a precious gift on the occasion of the Lao PDR celebrating 3 important national days in a grand manner :
1. The 65th anniversary of the establishment of Lao-Russia diplomatic relations: a confirmation of stable friendship and sustainable strategic cooperation.
2. The 70th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party: a demonstration of the strength of the country’s leadership.
3. 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Lao PDR: Half a Century of Development and Nation-Building.
This railway connection will open a new trade door between Russia and ASEAN, with the Lao PDR as a logistics hub.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith the possibility of transporting goods via this route, which will greatly increase trade and tourism.
5 Decades of Pride Over the past 50 years, the Lao PDR has made outstanding achievements that have become the pride of the nation.
• Economic growth: Able to maintain an average growth rate of no less than 4% per year.
• Battery of Asia: Successful in developing energy for export and domestic consumption. • From Land-locked to Land-linked: The transformation from a landlocked country to a land-connected country through the Laos-China railway is a historic achievement under the stable and prosperous Laos-China partnership of destiny.
This good news is not only a good sign on National Day, but also a confirmation of the Lao PDR’s role in the international arena, ready to move forward without stopping.