Q: How will the railway promote cooperation between China and Laos?

Sombandith: The railway project will definitely benefit both countries and peoples, as it will facilitate communication, tourism and investors in both countries with comfort and less time. It will also promote tourism and stimulate the economic growth of the two countries.

Economic cooperation is a driving force that has been fruitfully growing and continuously expanding, especially in the trade and investment sectors. Currently, China is the second-largest trading partner and the largest foreign investor in Laos.

The Kunming-Vientiane Railway will become a key channel connecting our two countries and is expected to improve trade links because it will facilitate the movement of goods.