Laos plans new consulate

11 April 2014
The Phnom Penh Post
Government / Industries / International relations / Ministries and other national bodies / Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation / Ministry of Tourism / Secretariat of Civil Aviation / Tourism
Embassy of Laos / Kao Sivorn / Koy Koung / Laos / Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Ministry of Tourism / SSCA / State Secretariat of Civil Aviation

Laos plans to establish consulate general in Siem Reap province to boost bilateral cooperation with Cambodia through tourism and trade, a senior official from Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. “Tourism from Laos is increasing annually, so Lao PDR will establish a general consulate based in Siem Reap.” Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Koy Koung said. He added that Laos is also planning to expand flights to Cambodia. The news came after an official meeting between Cambodia’s Foreign Affairs minister and the former Lao ambassador to Cambodia. …

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